Credit for Out-of-State Teaching Service

Some PERS members with prior out-of-state teaching or administrative service at a public school in a state other than Oregon who are currently teachers or school administrators may purchase up to four years of out-of-state teaching or administrative service. You may purchase this credit if you:

·	are a licensed teacher as defined in ORS 342.120;
·	currently work for a union high school district, education service district, or common school district (includes public charter schools);
·	worked as a teacher in another state before being employed as a teacher in Oregon;
·	worked in a public school system (grades K - 12); and
·	are not entitled to a pension or retirement allowance for this service.

Note: In this context, "teacher" includes all licensed employees who gave direct responsibility for instruction, coordination of educational programs, or supervision or evaluation of teachers. This definition includes school administrators.

Participation in a deferred compensation (IRC 457) or a 403(b) plan does not affect this purchase. Service time attributable to private school employment is not eligible for purchase.

You must submit written verification from the other school(s) verifying the period(s) of employment within 90 days of your effective retirement date. Click the Form button to access the Certification of Out-of-State Teaching form.

In addition, you must:

·	pay the full cost of the anticipated lifetime monthly benefit increase,
·	make the purchase up to 90 days before your effective retirement date, and
·	be a licensed teacher at the time you make the purchase.

For additional information, request "Purchasing Teaching Time" from Customer Service.