Category Definitions and Teacher Qualifications Sample Clauses
The 'Category Definitions and Teacher Qualifications' clause establishes the criteria and classifications for different categories of teachers and outlines the qualifications required for each category. It typically specifies the educational background, certifications, and experience necessary for teachers to be assigned to particular roles or pay grades. For example, it may distinguish between full-time, part-time, and substitute teachers, or set minimum degree requirements for certain teaching positions. This clause ensures that hiring and role assignments are consistent and transparent, helping to maintain educational standards and clarify expectations for both employers and teachers.
Category Definitions and Teacher Qualifications. (a) Teacher category placement on the Salary Grid shall be according to the Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario (Q.E.C.O.) Program Four as of September 1, 1994.
(b) Effective September 1, 2003, teacher category placement on the Salary Grid shall be in accordance to the Qualification Evaluation Council of Ontario (Q.E.C.O.)
Category Definitions and Teacher Qualifications. 4.01 Category definitions shall be those established by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation. For the purpose of salary categorization the Employer recognizes the Certification Rating Statement issued by the OSSTF Certification Division. Teachers shall be paid in accordance with their Certification Rating Statement based on the current Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation Certification Plan.
4.02 It shall be incumbent upon the teacher to provide documented proof in the form of a Group Rating Statement from the OSSTF as to the teacher’s appropriate group classification in accordance with Article 4.01 hereof.
4.03 A teacher who qualifies for a change in category shall receive the appropriate differential remunerative amount within thirty (30) days of receipt of the revised Certification Rating Statement by the Employer. Where documents are submitted to OSSTF on or before December 31st, a teacher shall receive an adjustment in salary retroactive to September 1st of that school year. The teacher shall notify the Employer in writing of such a submission being made. Where documents are submitted to OSSTF on or after January 1st, and on or before June 30th, a teacher shall receive an adjustment in salary retroactive to January 1st of that school year, when the notification of the change is subsequently received. Notwithstanding the above, teachers, who have given written notice to the Employer that they have made application for such change in category, and who through no fault of their own are unable to provide the Certification Rating Statement by December 31st or June 30th, shall not be penalized.
4.04 All teachers employed on Letters of Standing shall be paid according to their Letter of Evaluation from OSSTF with the appropriate category placement.
4.05 All teachers employed on Interim Certificates of Qualifications shall be paid according to their Letter of Evaluation from OSSTF with the appropriate category placement.
Category Definitions and Teacher Qualifications. The following sections are excerpted from the Collective Agreement of the Secondary Teachers of District 14, OSSTF, with reference to the Articles quoted:
a) (Article
6.01) Category definitions shall be those established by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation as of 31 December 2000. For the purpose of salary categorization, the Employer recognizes the Certification Rating Statement issued by the OSSTF Certification Division. In case of a dispute, the ruling of the OSSTF Certification Appeal Board shall be final. Deviations from the policy which are applicable to District 14, OSSTF, are contained in clauses 6.03 to 6.08.
b) (Article 6
Category Definitions and Teacher Qualifications a) Teacher category placement on the Salary Grid shall be according to the Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario (Q.E.C.O.) Program Four as of September 1, 1994. Teacher category placement on the Salary Grid shall be in accordance to the Qualification Evaluation Council of Ontario (Q.E.C.O.) Program Four or Five.
b) It shall be incumbent upon the Teacher to provide valid documentation from Q.E.C.O. for category placement.
c) All qualified new appointees shall be placed in the category consistent with the category placement and recognized years of teaching experience provided that documentary evidence to support such placement and experience is submitted to the Employer prior to the commencement of duties. When such evidence is not submitted prior to the commencement of duties, the Employer shall place the Teacher in Category A2 minimum until such evidence is supplied. When such evidence is supplied, any retroactivity shall apply according to the criteria delineated in 11.07 (a) and (b).
Category Definitions and Teacher Qualifications a) Category definitions shall be those established by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation. For the purpose of salary categorization, the Employer recognizes the Certification Rating Statement issued by the Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario (QECO). In case of a dispute the ruling of the OSSTF Certification
b) Changes in qualification which result in a teacher being placed in a higher category shall be effective September 1, provided that:
i. the course of study is completed prior to September 1; ii. examination(s) is (are) passed; and,
Category Definitions and Teacher Qualifications. 4.01 Category definitions shall be those established by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation or by the Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario (QECO), the provider stated in Section C6.00 of Part A –
Category Definitions and Teacher Qualifications. Category definitions shall be those established by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation. For the purpose of salary categorization, the Employer recognizes the Certification Rating Statement issued by the OSSTF Certification Division. In case of a dispute the ruling of the OSSTF Certification Appeal Board shall be final. Deviations from the policy which are applicable to District 14, OSSTF, are contained in Articles L6.03 to L6.08.
Category Definitions and Teacher Qualifications. Category definitions shall be those established by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation or Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario (QECO). For the purpose of salary categorization, the Employer recognizes the Certification Rating Statement issued by the OSSTF Certification Division or Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario (QECO). In case of a dispute, the ruling of the OSSTF Certification Appeal Board shall be final. Deviations from the policy which are applicable to District 14, TBU OSSTF, are contained in Articles L6.03 to L6.08.
Category Definitions and Teacher Qualifications a) Category definitions shall be those established by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation. For the purpose of salary categorization, the Employer recognizes the Certification Rating Statement issued by the OSSTF Certification Division. In case of a dispute the ruling of the OSSTF Certification Appeal Board shall be final. Deviations from the policy which are applicable to District 14, OSSTF, are contained in Articles 18.03(b) to 18.03(d).
b) Changes in qualification which result in a teacher being placed in a higher category shall be effective September 1, provided that:
i) the course of study is completed prior to September 1; AND
ii) examination(s) is (are) passed; AND
iii) written documentation showing successful completion of the examination(s) is received by the Superintendent of Human Resources on or before June 30 of the current year.
c) Changes in qualifications which result in a teacher being placed in a higher category shall be effective January 1, provided that:
i) the course of study is completed prior to December 31 of the preceding year; AND
ii) the examination(s) is (are) passed; AND
iii) written documentation showing successful completion of the examinations(s) is received by the Superintendent of Human Resources on or before June 30 of the current year.
d) Changes in qualifications which result in a teacher being placed in a higher category shall be effective March 1, provided that:
i) the course of study is completed prior to February 28; AND
ii) the examination(s) is (are) passed; AND
iii) written documentation showing successful completion of the examinations(s) is received by the Superintendent of Human Resources on or before June 30 of the current year. Calculation of Experience
e) Effective September 1, 2008, partial years of experience shall be counted as full years for grid placement. Salary increments will be recognized as of September 1.
f) Accumulation of experience for salary purposes shall not exceed ten (10) months credit for the period September 1 to August 31 inclusive.
g) Teachers who provide proof of secondary school experience outside of Ontario and who held Ontario qualifications as defined by the Ontario College of Teachers, or equivalent, while the experience was acquired either in Canada or out-of-country, shall receive recognition on the grid for this experience. Membership in the Ontario College of Teachers is not a requirement for such recognition. Recognition for such experience must be applied for ...
Category Definitions and Teacher Qualifications. Teacher category placement on the Salary Grid shall be in accordance with