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Human Resources

The Portage Township Schools Human Resources department provides employment and benefit services for all school colleagues. Visit one of our pages below to view available services.
Employee Online Access Center
The Employee Online Access Center is your portal for your employment and payroll information. Click below for information on how to log in and view your pay stubs, benefits, and more. Active employees will need their Portage issued email address and password to log in.
Inactive Employee Access Center
 
Inactive/termed employees will use their employee id (user name) and full social security number without dashes or spaces (unless it has been changed). 
PTS Employee Handbook
Information regarding general policies and procedures can be found in the PTS Employee Handbook. Click on the link below to view and download the handbook.
Staff Benefits
Eligible employees can find more information insurance and other available benefits on the Staff Benefits page. Click on the link below to view the benefit options that are available for your employee group.
Employee Safety
Supporting the safety of all staff members is a top priority, and it takes everyone to ensure that all PTS schools and service centers are safe places for our students, staff, and families. Click below to read more about the PTS Safety Committee and how they plan and prepare to support a safe working environment.
Employment Opportunities
Click below to view the open positions available with Portage Township Schools. 
Virgin Pulse Wellness Program
PTS-insured employees can take advantage of the wellness benefits available through the Virgin Pulse Wellness Program! Complete tasks in the Virgin Pulse app, earn points, and trade your points in for gift cards four times per year with the opportunity to earn up to $200! Click below to sign up.
Background Check
Click below to access the background check information. 
Sub Teacher Pay Schedules
Click below to access the Sub Teacher Pay Schedules
Employment Verification
For employment verification requests, contact the payroll office at (219)764-6210.
Indiana State Teachers’ Retirement Fund (TRF)
The Indiana State Teachers’ Retirement Fund (TRF) Hybrid Plan is a retirement plan option available through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) to faculty and professional staff employees who qualify for benefits. This plan consists of both a pension plan and a defined contribution (DC) account. 
 
  • TRF at a Glance: Fact Sheet
    Call TRF at (844) GO-INPRS or (844) 464-6777
    View TRF information online at https://www.in.gov/inprs/

School Contributions

In addition to the state mandated contribution percentage to the employee’s pension plan, the PTS also contributes the required 3 percent to the employee's defined contribution (DC) account.

 

Voluntary Employee Contributions

Employees may choose to make post-tax contributions to their TRF Hybrid Plan DC account. Post-tax contributions may be made from 1 percent to 10 percent of the employee's gross pay. This election may be changed at any time.

Voluntary employee contribution deductions are made from each paycheck. These contributions are sent immediately following each paycheck and invested in the employee's TRF Hybrid Plan DC account.
  • Pension - A minimum of 10 years of service credit is required to be eligible for TRF pension benefits.
  • Defined Contribution (DC) account - Employees are immediately vested at 100 percent.
  • To set up online login access click Register Now and follow the instructions or call TRF at (844) GO-INPRS to be sent a pin number via mail or email.
  • Login
  1. Login
  2. Click on the “Application and Calculators” icon
  3. Click on “Calculators” and it will bring up a TRF calculator
  4. Click on the TRF calculator to go to the estimate page (note: the calculator will show current years of service which may be adjusted for a future retirement date)
To learn about TRF benefits, including eligibility for pension benefit payments, please visit the TRF website.
Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF)

The Public Employees’ Retirement Fund (PERF) Hybrid Plan is the retirement plan option available to staff and service employees who qualify for benefits. This plan consists of both a pension plan and a defined contribution (DC) account. 

 

District Contributions

In addition to the state mandated contribution percentage to the employee’s pension plan, the PTS also contributes the required 3 percent to the employee's defined contribution (DC) account.

 

Voluntary Employee Contributions

Employees may choose to make post-tax contributions to their PERF Hybrid Plan DC account. Post-tax contributions may be made from 1 percent to 10 percent of the employee's gross pay. This election may be changed at any time.

Voluntary employee contribution deductions are made from each paycheck. These contributions are sent immediately following each paycheck and invested in the employee's PERF Hybrid Plan DC account.
  • Pension - A minimum of 10 years of service credit is required to be eligible for PERF pension benefits.
  • Defined Contribution (DC) account - Employees are immediately vested at 100 percent.
  • To set up online login access click Register Now and follow the instructions or call PERF at (844) GO-INPRS to be sent a pin number via mail or email.
  • Login
  1. Login
  2. Click on the “Application and Calculators” icon
  3. Click on “Calculators” and it will bring up a PERF calculator
  4. Click on the PERF calculator to go to the estimate page (note: the calculator will show current years of service which may be adjusted for a future retirement date)
To learn about PERF benefits, including eligibility for pension benefit payments, please visit the PERF website.