Common use of Assigned Duties Outside the Classroom Clause in Contracts

Assigned Duties Outside the Classroom. It is recognized that supervision of students in the school building and on the playground is a responsibility of the certificated/licensed staff. In the assignment of such duties, the building principal will, as far as it is practicable, treat teachers equitably in the assignment of these responsibilities. It is understood that the effective supervision of students and the availability of teachers based on their classroom assignment will play a major part in the principal’s decision in the assignment of duties outside the classroom. Supervision of students at activities or assemblies during the school day is a responsibility of the certificated/licensed staff. The building principal will assign an appropriate number of teachers to supervise students at such activities or assemblies. In the assignment of such duties, the building principal will, as far as is practicable, treat teachers equitably. It is recognized that effective teaching requires that teachers be responsible for classroom record keeping, preparation of instructional materials, and creating a classroom appearance that contributes to the learning process. It is understood, however, that teachers will not be required to perform clerical duties that have been assigned to the building secretary(s) or custodial duties that have been assigned to the building custodians.