New Hire Orientation Information
Federal and State laws require us to obtain certain documentation as part of the new hire onboarding process. Employees must review the entire new hire orientation presentation and sign up for a new hire session.
Print and bring completed hiring documents to the orientation session. Documents required include your TB test result, if not previously submitted.
Hiring Documents & Forms
Print and complete the forms listed on this document. Be sure to bring all required documents and a pen to your scheduled new hire orientation.
Please provide the original I-9 document (NO COPIES)
This form is used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must provide a completed I-9 for each individual they hire for employment.
Additional information about the I-9 form and instructions on how the form should be completed.
Complete this form so that the correct federal income tax amount is withheld from your pay.
Complete this form so that the correct state income tax amount is withheld from your pay.
If you are unable to print, no worries. Copies will be available. Please attach a voided check or account verification information from all listed financial institutions.
CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED APRIL 1979, SECTION 44-29-150. No person will be initially hired to work in any public or private school, kindergarten, nursery or day care center for infants and children until appropriately evaluated for tuberculosis according to guidelines approved by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Reevaluation will not be required for employment in consecutive years unless otherwise indicated by such guidelines.
Please complete this form if you wish to authorize BCSD to communicate with your emergency contacts if/when an emergency arises.
In accordance with OSHA’s regulations, Berkeley County School District is offering the HBV vaccine free of charge to all employees who may be exposed to human blood or other potentially infectious materials, and may result in possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Additional Information
SC CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
This link to the South Carolina Department of Education contains important information on what teaching certification information and documents are needed for payroll and verification.
ed.sc.gov/educators/certification
RETIREMENT & INSURANCE BENEFITS REMINDERS
*Don’t forget to check to your email to make your retirement election. You have 30 days to make your election or you will default to the South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS).
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AUTHORITY (PEBA) RETIREMENT & INSURANCE INFORMATION
This is a link directly to the PEBA website, providing additional information on the SC State Health Plan and Retirement Systems.
FIRST FINANCIAL GROUP OF AMERICA (FFGA) INSURANCE INFORMATION
We are pleased to provide eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes both district-paid and voluntary products. We have worked closely with First Financial (FFGA) to provide you with a variety of benefits and resources to help you reach your healthcare and retirement needs. Details of all available benefits can be found on this website. Be sure to read the product descriptions carefully so you are well prepared before enrollment begins. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to your First Financial Account Representative!
PEBA Insurance Benefits Guide
INSURANCE ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
When attending your insurance enrollment meeting, please refer to this document for required documentation and information.
TRANSFER INFORMATION FORM (SICK LEAVE)
BCSD accepts the transfer of sick leave days from another school district or state entity in South Carolina. Out of state days are not accepted. The leave payout/transfer form is linked above and is also placed in each new hire packet.