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Retiree Opportunity Program

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT

  • Any retiree may work in a part-time position that requires 80% or less of the hours comparable to a full-time permanent position while continuing to receive retirement benefits.
  • Retirees must have a 30-day break in service.
  • Explore positions for contracted part-time work and temporary employment, such as serving as a substitute teacher or tutor.

CRITICAL SHORTAGE ELIGIBILITY

Positions include:

  • Teachers
  • Bus Drivers
  • Specialized Student Support Personnel:
    • School Social Workers
    • School Psychologists
    • School Nurses
    • Licensed Behavior Analysts
    • Speech Language Pathologists

Critical shortage retirees must have a break in service of at least six consecutive months.

SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICER ELIGIBILITY

  • Retired sworn law-enforcement officers may qualify to return to work full-time as retiree school security officers.
  • These positions are full-time, and eligible retirees will continue to receive retirement benefits without earning additional service credit.

School Security Officers must have a break in service of at least six consecutive months.

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Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) employs over 10,000 talented staff members. Each year, valuable members of our team reach retirement. The Retiree Opportunity Program (ROP) supports retirees in staying engaged with our community and allows retirees to apply their expertise and knowledge to employment and other opportunities with the division.

Registering for the ROP allows access to the division's rich retirement network resources, employment and volunteer opportunities, licensing renewal assistance, professional development and more.