Assignable Time Definition (Effective September Clause Samples
The "Assignable Time Definition" clause establishes what constitutes assignable time within the context of an agreement, effective from a specified date in September. This clause typically outlines the specific hours, days, or periods during which certain services, work, or obligations can be scheduled or performed under the contract. For example, it may define assignable time as regular business hours on weekdays, excluding holidays. By clearly defining assignable time, the clause ensures both parties have a mutual understanding of when contractual duties can be assigned or expected, thereby preventing disputes over scheduling and availability.
Assignable Time Definition (Effective September. 1, 2017)
8.2.1 Assigned Time is defined as the amount of time that Employers assign teachers and within which they require teachers to fulfill various professional duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:
(a) operational days (including teachers’ convention)
(b) instruction
(c) supervision, including before and after classes, transition time between classes, recesses and lunch breaks
(d) parent teacher interviews and meetings
(e) Employer and school directed professional development, time assigned to teacher professional development, and travel as defined in Clause 8.2.3
(f) staff meetings
(g) time assigned before and at the end of the school day
(h) other activities that are specified by the Employer to occur at a particular time and place within a reasonable work day.
Assignable Time Definition (Effective September. 1, 2017)
8.2.1 Assigned Time is defined as the amount of time that Employers assign teachers and within which they require teachers to fulfill various professional duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:
a) operational days (including teachers’ convention)
b) instruction
c) supervision, including before and after classes, transition time between classes, recesses and lunch breaks
d) parent teacher interviews and meetings
e) Employer and school directed professional development, time assigned to teacher professional development, and travel as defined in Clause 8.2.3
f) staff meetings
g) time assigned before and at the end of the school day
h) other activities that are specified by the Employer to occur at a particular time and place within a reasonable work day.
8.2.2 Teachers have professional obligations under the Education Act and regulations made pursuant to the Education Act, as well as the Teaching Quality Standard, which may extend beyond what is assigned by Employers. Teachers have discretion, to be exercised reasonably, as to when they carry out their professional responsibilities that extend beyond their assigned time.
8.2.3 Time spent traveling to and from professional development opportunities identified in 8.2.1