Teacher Assistant Clause Samples
The Teacher Assistant clause defines the role, responsibilities, and expectations for individuals serving as assistants to teachers within an educational setting. It typically outlines the scope of duties such as supporting classroom instruction, helping with lesson preparation, supervising students, and performing administrative tasks as directed by the lead teacher. By clearly delineating these responsibilities, the clause ensures that both the teacher and assistant understand their respective roles, which helps maintain an organized and effective learning environment.
Teacher Assistant. Job Description
Teacher Assistant. A. If a teacher assistant is assigned to serve in the role of a teacher due to the full day absence of a teacher lasting more than five consecutive days (due to teachers using sick or personal time), the teacher assistant will be compensated at Level 5 Step 1 of the Union Salary Schedule for the entire assignment. The Teacher Assistant eligible to serve in the Teacher position will be the Teacher Assistant with the highest seniority in the room, if there is more than one Teacher Assistant assigned to the classroom. (If a Teacher Assistant is absent while fulfilling the duties of the absent teacher he/she will be paid for any sick days at their regular rate of pay.)
B. Staff wishing to take undergraduate work to obtain or renew a Child Development Associate Credential, or staff pursing an Associates in Early Childhood Development, must make requests in writing and demonstrate evidence of application for other federal educational financial aid. The employee will be notified if he/she is approved to enroll in classes at the approved institution with costs covered by the program. The staff must provide documentation, when received, of receipt or denial of federal aid. Failure to provide a copy of such documentation will result in the staff member being required to repay Branch ISD for any fees, tuition or book expenses that were originally paid by Branch ISD for that program year. The employee must receive a grade of “C” or better to secure payment by the program. If they do not maintain a “C” or better, employees will be subject to cover the costs of the classes that fall below a “C”. If the employee receives a grade lower than a “C”, or does not obtain credit for a class, he/she may not be approved for future coursework paid by the program. Payment for education related expenses will be subject to the availability of funds and at the discretion of the Coordinator of Early Education Services/Head Start Director.
C. It is the intent of the management staff to have staff placements out to employees by the end of the current program year for the upcoming or new program year. If a vacancy occurs before the start of the upcoming program year, a posting will go out to current staff and the position will be offered to the employee holding the appropriate credentials with the highest seniority. Staff may provide input into their assignments, if desired. This does not mean that they will be given their request, as assignments are dependent upon proper credentials.
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Teacher Assistant. Duties: Assist in the instruction and care of children; and Provide supervision of children. Assistant position; Development; and is preferred.
Teacher Assistant. A. If a teacher assistant is assigned to serve in the role of a teacher due to the full day absence of a teacher lasting more than five (5) consecutive days (due to teachers using sick or personal time), the teacher assistant will be compensated at Level 5 Step 1 of the Union Salary Schedule for the entire assignment. The Teacher Assistant eligible to serve in the Teacher position will be the Teacher Assistant with the highest seniority in the room, if there is more than one Teacher Assistant assigned to the classroom. (If a Teacher Assistant is absent while fulfilling the duties of the absent teacher, they will be paid for any sick days at their regular rate of pay.)
B. Management intends to notify employees about placement by the end of the current program year for the upcoming or new program year. If a vacancy occurs before the start of the upcoming program year, a posting will go out to current staff and the position will be offered to the employee holding the appropriate credentials with the highest seniority. Staff may provide input into their assignments, if desired. This does not mean that they will be given their request, as assignments are dependent upon proper credentials.
C. After the last day of the program year when students are in attendance, teacher assistants may be provided at least one (1) additional day of work for end of the year duties as determined by the Assistant Superintendent of Early Childhood Education, or designee.
D. Teacher assistants will receive the opportunity, as determined by the Assistant Superintendent of Early Childhood Education or designee, to attend professional development training. If a conference falls on an employee's regular workday, the employee shall be paid for their regularly scheduled hours.
Teacher Assistant. 1. If a classroom moves, the affected Teacher Assistant moves - no posting required.
2. If a classroom closes and another classroom opens, the new position will be posted and seniority and qualifications will prevail.
3. If a 1:1 Teacher Assistant has to be reassigned when his or her student is out five (5) or more days, they will be reassigned to a school with similar work hours. Teacher Assistants located in the Middle School or High School may only be reassigned to either the Middle School or High School. Teacher Assistants located in Elementary School may only be reassigned to another Elementary School.
4. In the event a Teacher Assistant becomes displaced during the school year, he/she will be placed in a temporary assignment by the Director of Student Services for the remainder of that school year. If no placement is available, Article 10.10 will be enforced.
5. Local Education Agency Support Staff Agreement (LEA)
A. Teacher Assistants applying for reassignment, transfer and/or recall shall list the positions in which they are interested.
B. All Teacher Assistants on the recall list must be recalled prior to the LEA appointing new Teacher Assistants.
C. The LEA shall require all Teacher Assistants to participate in professional development that is structured and coordinated to ensure that all support staff meet their individual and district goals. The LEA shall monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of professional development and make necessary changes to support individual growth and the effectiveness of resources.
D. Teacher Assistants applying for a vacancy shall be selected by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall use objective criteria in filling the vacancy. The criteria are the applicant’s past three evaluations, qualifications and seniority. If the most senior applicant with the required qualifications is not appointed, the Superintendent will indicate in writing the specific reasons why the evaluations prevented the Superintendent from appointing the most senior employee. The decision of the Superintendent shall be subject to the grievance and arbitration procedure.
E. The parties agree that there shall be a language re-opener for this Support Staff Agreement only, effective July 1, 2012.
6. Any Teacher Assistant on leave of absence, and covered by this agreement, who wishes to participate in the Job Fair held in that year, must be able and available for work on the first day of school in that year.
7. Any Teacher Assistant returning...
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