Grade Level Chairs Clause Samples
The 'Grade Level Chairs' clause establishes the role and responsibilities of individuals designated as leaders for specific grade levels within an educational institution. Typically, this clause outlines how Grade Level Chairs are selected, their duties—such as coordinating curriculum, facilitating communication among teachers, and representing their grade in meetings—and the scope of their authority. By clearly defining these aspects, the clause ensures effective leadership and organization at each grade level, promoting consistency and efficient management within the school.
Grade Level Chairs. During the initial phases of the Curriculum Review Process, if the need exists, the district is interested in having an option to temporarily add grade level chairs within a content area in order to expand the representation. To support this, a Group IV will be added to the Department Chair compensation schedule outlined in Section D of the MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement that will compensate teachers selected for this role at 50% of the department chair stipend for a full school year assignment. The amount of compensation will be prorated based on the length of the assignment, ranging anywhere from nine weeks up to a full school year. Teachers assigned to this expanded role will be responsible for curriculum review and development for a specific grade level, as well as vertical alignment with other grade levels within the system. These grade level assignments will be based on the size of the department and the specific needs for the content area review, and these teachers will work closely with the lead department chair for the content area. As a part of this school year stipend assignment, teachers will be expected to work up to 5 days during the summer at the curriculum rate of pay. This may be adjusted dependent on the length of the assignment. This MOU will be in effect for the 2023-24 and 2023-25 school years In the event of weather-related closure(s) due to significant snowfall or cold weather, the first day will be a traditional snow day with no instruction for all students. If there is a second day of closure, elementary students will have an additional snow day and secondary students (grades 6-12+) will have an asynchronous instruction day. Teachers will post lessons by 9:00 a.m. If there are additional inclement weather days beyond the first two, starting with the third day, teachers at all levels, K-12+, will provide asynchronous or synchronous instruction dependent on multiple factors, including the needs of students, the availability of appropriate technology, and the frequency and duration of inclement weather closures at the discretion of the Superintendent, in consultation with the MTA President.
Grade Level Chairs. It is agreed to expand the number of paid Grade Level Chairpersons from five (5), K-4, to six (6), K-5. There will be one (1) fifth grade chair. Any staff member who assumes the new position of Grade Level Chair under this Agreement will maintain all previous seniority accrued as a departmental chair. If the educational structure/alignment becomes departmentalized, the position of department chairs may be restored.
Grade Level Chairs. (K-6, 1 per grade) shall receive 6 RLs. Every spring an invitation to apply for elementary Grade Level Chairs and Middle School Department Chairs for the following year will be sent to elementary and middle school teachers. Chairperson decisions will be announced before the end of the school year.
Grade Level Chairs. The Parties agree that the functions performed by the grade level and department chairpersons are vital to the ongoing educational program. In schools that have grade level and department chairpersons, the Employer may authorize a preparation period in those instances where the Employer requires such unit employees to serve as grade level or department chairpersons.
Grade Level Chairs. Elementary