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DSST Team Member Benefits

As a sustainable organization, DSST values our team members through competitive starting salaries and a strong benefits package for individuals & their families. 

At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life.

health and wellness

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

We offer both copay and high deductible medical plans with access to a broad network of providers to fit your needs, as well as vision and dental. Employees also benefit from yearly onsite flu shot clinics as well as telehealth access for you and your dependents. View our benefits highlight guide for a deeper look.

 

Family Benefits

FAMILY BENEFITS

AT DSST, we value you AND your family. In addition to paid leave, we offer fertility benefits & adoption reimbursement, pet insurance, and lottery priority for admission to DSST Public Schools (for children entering grades 6-12).

Paid leave

PAID LEAVE

We offer up to 6 weeks of paid leave from Day 1 of employment and additional paid parental time off. Additionally, DSST employees may choose to opt-in to the Colorado FAMLI Program.

Time off

TIME OFF

DSST employees benefit from a total of 11+ weeks of time off per year. (This means plenty of time to explore beautiful Colorado!) Check out our current DSST Calendar here.

 

employee programs

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

DSST employees have access to a free 1 year subscription to Headspace; 20% discount with Corepower Yoga; PerkSpot educator discount program; and discounted gym memberships through HUSK Marketplace.
retirement planning

RETIREMENT PLANNING

At DSST, we are unique in that we offer two different retirement plans depending on campus location. Staff at our DSST Aurora Science and Tech campus participate in the state teacher pension plan, PERA, while all other locations participate in a traditional 401k plan.

resources for success

RESOURCES FOR SUCCESS

Employees receive laptop computers, dedicated campus tech support,  weekly one-on-one coaching, and differentiated professional development.

 

fertility and adoption

FERTILITY BENEFITS & ADOPTION REIMBURSEMENT

DSST is proud to offer fertility benefits in our medical plan that includes coverage for one SMART Cycle* as well as up to $6,000 in qualifying child-adoption reimbursements.
mental health counselor

DSST DEDICATED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

All DSST team members have access to no-cost virtual counseling sessions with Keyaisha Thomas, an on-staff mental health counselor.