Common use of SHARED TEACHING Clause in Contracts

SHARED TEACHING. ‌ 1. The district recognizes that the use of shared teaching positions can enhance the teaching and learning that occurs in the classroom. In order to assess the request for a shared time teaching position, the teachers applying for approval will provide a written proposal which addresses the value to the students and teachers by the proposed shared time position. The plan should identify the responsibilities of each teacher concerning scheduled events throughout the school year (open house, parent-teacher conference, and professional development). Where building meetings are concerned, the teachers will also outline who will have the responsibility for attending the meeting. That teacher will then share the content of the meeting with the other teacher. Examples of shared teaching are:‌‌ a. Two teachers teaching in the same position for a combination of trimesters.‌ b. Two (2) teachers teaching at least (2) assigned classes per day. The teachers' working day for those sharing a position will be a pro rata portion of seven hours (7) hours and fifteen (15) minutes according to the percentage of the assignment shared at the middle or high school level.‌ c. Two (2) itinerant teachers working at least two (2) days per week.‌ d. Two (2) kindergarten teachers or elementary teachers in grades 1 through 5 working either a.m. or p.m. Teachers who share assignments on a daily basis will be expected to coordinate and plan daily lessons and activities, which may require additional time on the part of the teacher beyond their school day.‌ e. Other allocations of time may be approved by the Executive Director for Human Resources, provided the Association and the teachers involved agree on the allocation.‌ 2. The decision to approve or deny a request to share a position rests solely with the Executive Director for Human Resources. Prior to a decision being rendered, a joint meeting will be scheduled with, at a minimum, the applicant teachers, the principal of the proposed building, and the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. If the request is denied, the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources will share the reasons for the denial with the two teachers. If possible, applications for a shared‌ position should be made not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start of the next trimester.‌

SHARED TEACHING. ‌ 1. The district recognizes that the use of shared teaching positions can enhance the teaching and learning that occurs in the classroom. In order to assess the request for a shared time teaching position, the teachers applying for approval will provide a written proposal which addresses the value to the students and teachers by the proposed shared time position. The plan should identify the responsibilities of each teacher concerning scheduled events throughout the school year (open house, parent-teacher conference, and professional development). Where building meetings are concerned, the teachers will also outline who will have the responsibility for attending the meeting. That teacher will then share the content of the meeting with the other teacher. Examples of shared teaching are:‌‌are: a. Two teachers teaching in the same position for a combination of trimesters.‌trimesters. b. Two (2) teachers teaching at least (2) assigned classes per day. The teachers' working day for those sharing a position will be a pro rata portion of seven hours (7) hours and fifteen (15) minutes according to the percentage of the assignment shared at the middle or high school level.‌level. c. Two (2) itinerant teachers working at least two (2) days per week.‌week. d. Two (2) kindergarten teachers or elementary teachers in grades 1 through 5 working either a.m. or p.m. Teachers who share assignments on a daily basis will be expected to coordinate and plan daily lessons and activities, which may require additional time on the part of the teacher beyond their school day.‌day. e. Other allocations of time may be approved by the Executive Director for Human Resources, provided the Association and the teachers involved agree on the allocation.‌allocation. 2. The decision to approve or deny a request to share a position rests solely with the Executive Director for Human Resources. Prior to a decision being rendered, a joint meeting will be scheduled with, at a minimum, the applicant teachers, the principal of the proposed building, and the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. If the request is denied, the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources will share the reasons for the denial with the two teachers. If possible, applications for a shared‌ shared position should be made not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start of the next trimester.‌trimester.