Progression Progression step increases may be granted for employees with progression dates if they are eligible for progression steps according to the provisions of this section. All step increases authorized by this Section shall be granted on a semi-annual or annual basis based on satisfactory performance. Step increases shall be effective at the beginning of the pay period nearest to the employee’s progression date, as defined below. Individual progression dates for those employed prior to July 1, 2007 shall be as determined on July 1, 2007 pursuant to the provisions of the 2007-2009 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The progression date for employees hired or promoted on or after July 1, 2007 shall be the last date of hire or promotion. Appointing Authorities may withhold step increases because of unsatisfactory performance with written notice to the employee. Increases so withheld may subsequently be granted upon certification by the Appointing Authority that the employee has achieved a satisfactory level of performance. Granting an employee a delayed performance increase shall not change the employee’s progression date. If an Appointing Authority fails to give the employee written notice that a step increase is to be withheld prior to the employee’s progression date, the increase shall be granted. A. Compensation Grids 3-4-
Incremental Progression Three (3) Year Trained Teacher - Professional Development (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 7.1.4 (f), a 3 year trained teacher may apply for progression by annual increments from Proficient 4 to 8 subject to the following conditions: (i) completion of at least twelve (12) months service on Proficient 4; (ii) participation in one hundred and fifty (150) hours of accredited professional development activities to be achieved at an annual average rate of not less than thirty (30) hours (five (5) days) and to be undertaken outside the hours engaged in teaching; and (iii) provision of a statement outlining the knowledge and skills acquired through participation in professional development. (b) Applications for progression identified in paragraph 7.1.6 (a) shall be made through the principal of the school and be subject to assessment and recommendation to the school authority by a panel consisting of: (i) a representative of the school authority; (ii) a representative of the teacher seeking progression; (iii) a representative jointly agreed to. (c) Applications for progression identified in paragraph 7.1.6 (a) shall include: (i) certification of participation in accredited professional development activities by activity providers; and (ii) a brief statement on a standard agreed, outlining the additional knowledge and skills acquired and their application in the teacher's work. (d) No teacher shall be required to undergo classroom or other inspection for the purposes of certification. (e) The review panel identified in paragraph 7.1.6 (b) shall make a recommendation to the employing authority as to whether in its opinion the teacher has satisfied the eligibility criteria in clause 7.1.6 (a). (f) A teacher who is assessed by the review panel as having satisfied the requirements contained in clause 7.1.6 (a) shall be entitled to progress to the next incremental pay step (Proficient 4 to 8 as appropriate) effective from their date of application or on the completion of twelve (12) months' service on their current incremental step (whichever is the later).