IEA Membership Types
Active Membership
Most members fall into this category — it’s open to any person employed by, or in, a public school district, public or private college or university, or other public institution devoted primarily to education. You can also be a member if you’re a public sector employee who is employed primarily to perform educational functions.
• Did you know? IEA active members range from certified teachers and school counselors to education support professionals who serve as custodians, bus drivers or cafeteria workers.
Aspiring Educator Membership
Aspiring educators are students enrolled in a post-secondary program in Idaho that is preparing them for a position that would make them eligible for active membership.
• Did you know? Working for free as a student teacher or ESP? Learn how you can enjoy a free IEA membership!
Reserve Membership
Educators on a leave of absence of more than six months or whose Active Membership no longer applies because of employment status can be members in this category.
Substitute Membership
Educators eligible for membership who are employed on a day-to-day basis, but not are not included in their bargaining unit or are not eligible to be a retired member, can join in this category.
Retired Membership
Retired members must be at least 45 years old or eligible to receive a pension from an educational employment retirement program like PERSI or Social Security. Retired members must have been employed for at least five years in a position that qualified them for active membership and must have been an IEA member for at least three years.
Pre-Retired Lifetime Membership
Any active IEA member can become a pre-retired lifetime member through the Pre-Retired Lifetime option. The big advantage: Instead of paying year-to-year, you can pay one lifetime dues fee.
