Retirement Plans

Whether you are just getting started with your retirement planning or somewhere in the middle, the Atlanta Public Schools wants you to feel confident about your retirement plan.

TRS covered positions include teachers, administrators, supervisors, clerks, teacher aides, secretaries, paraprofessionals and public school nurses.

General Employee Pension Plan covered positions include maintenance and custodial employees, school bus drivers, school bus monitors, and cafeteria workers.

ERS is available to employees who are vested in ERS who transfer from another state agency.

BENCOR covered positions include all hourly employees and substitute teachers except retirees of APS and TRS.

Life Insurance – If you have people who depend on you, having life insurance is critical. No one is comfortable at the thought of his or her own death, but it’s something that you have to plan for if you have loved ones who depend on you. The Atlanta Public Schools offers a comprehensive life insurance program to protect you and your family.