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The Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) pays a monthly benefit when you retire based on the type of retirement and the years of credited service. 

Participants do not pay into the Social Security System; those hired after April 1986 will participate in the Medicare program.

Effective July 1, 2002, any person working in a position that requires a certificate or a minimum of a four-year degree will participate in TRS.

Eligibility

Beginning the first day of employment, participation is automatic for all certified positions or for classified positions requiring a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

Contributions to TRS

Contribution rates are established by TRS. Employees are currently required to contribute 12.855 percent of their salaries into the system. The Commonwealth of Kentucky, as a non-employer contributing entity, pays matching contributions at a rate of 13.105 percent of salaries for local school district and regional cooperative employees hired before July 1, 2008. It pays 14.105 percent for those hired after that date. For local school district and regional cooperative employees whose salaries are federally funded, the employer contributes 15.355 percent of salaries. 

To obtain a regular enrollment application or an enrollment application for retirees who are returning to work in full-time positions, please contact your JCPS Benefits counselor.

For an enrollment application for retirees who are returning to work as substitutes or in part-time positions, click here.

JCPS Intent to Retire Form