At the Santa Barbara County Education Office, benefits-eligible employees have access to a variety of benefits and opportunities to enhance the quality of their lives. Some of these differ depending on employment as a part-time or full-time employee.  The following is a list of examples of what benefits may be included.  SBCEO employees can login to the Intranet to find more specific information.

Insurance, Income Protection, and Tax-Savings Plans

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to employees who regularly work at least 50% (20 hours) or more.

• Medical/Vision (PPO)
• Dental (HMO/PPO)
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary short-term disability - We offer this plan for employees who want coverage for accidents or temporary medical conditions that may keep them out of work. SBCEO does not participate in State Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance plans
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Protection
  • Personal Accident
  • Personal Cancer
• Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement
  • Medical Reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan

Retirement Readiness

• CalSTRS
• CalSTRS Welcome Video
• CalPERS 
• CalPERS YouTube Channel
• 403(b) and 457 retirement savings plans. Take advantage of tax-deferred savings in order to supplement your pension benefits in retirement. SBCEO does not participate in Social Security for regular employees.
• Retiree health benefits available

Work-Life Balance

The paid time off benefits listed below are pro-rated based on the employee’s full-time equivalent (FTE) and calendar. Individual benefits will also be based on position, bargaining unit, length of service, and other applicable factors.

• Paid vacation for eligible positions
• Sick leave - 12 days per year, with unlimited accrual
• Holidays - 14 days per year, based on the Central Office Calendar.  School site calendars vary.

Membership & Employee Discounts

• Coastal Housing Partnership
• Holman Group Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Unions
  • Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union
  • Santa Barbara Federal Credit Union
• Employee Discounts

Professional Development

• LinkedIn Learning
• Classified Employee Professional Growth Program
• Grant Programs