The school system will contact the state to validate your license. You can request a Renewal Packet from the DPI Licensure Section. For professionals in other fields who wish to teach, North Carolina has a number of programs to ease the transition. The lateral entry program enables people to begin teaching while earning their licensure. For more information on lateral entry, contact the Licensure Section .
Most local systems provide salary supplements and additional benefits.
Teachers also receive compensation for continuing service. After completing 10 years of service, teachers qualify for longevity pay. The North Carolina Teachers and State Employees Retirement System is one of the country s soundest. Employees contribute 6 percent of their monthly salaries, and employers contribute approximately 11 percent of employee wages to the retirement system. In addition, school employees are eligible to participate in two state-sponsored supplemental retirement plans.