Common use of BILINGUAL/DUAL IMMERSION CLASSES Clause in Contracts

BILINGUAL/DUAL IMMERSION CLASSES. Unit members assigned to teach Bilingual and/or Dual Immersion classes shall be entitled to receive a stipend (as identified in Appendix J) per school year. Additionally, unit members assigned to teach Bilingual and or Dual Immersion classrooms shall be entitled to three additional release days per year for teacher directed planning. Only permanent teachers who possess the appropriate credential (BCLAD) will be eligible for these assignments. In the case where more than one qualified teacher volunteers for the Bilingual/Dual Immersion classroom position, the teacher with the greatest length of service (as defined in ARTICLE XII.A.1) shall be assigned. If no qualified teacher volunteers, the principal/site administrator shall appoint a teacher for the position.