Common use of Consulting Teacher Clause in Contracts

Consulting Teacher. The qualifications for the Consulting Teacher shall be set forth in the Rules and Procedures developed by the Joint Committee, provided that the following shall constitute minimum qualifications: credentialed classroom teacher with permanent status with at least four (4) years consecutive teaching experience; substantial recent experience in classroom instruction; and demonstrated exemplary teaching ability, as indicated by effective oral and written communication skills, subject matter knowledge, and mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different contexts. A Consulting Teacher cannot be a member of the Joint Committee. 23.7.1 Consulting Teacher positions shall be filled by the posting of the position by the District. Each applicant is required to submit a completed application. All applications shall be treated with confidentiality and they shall not be placed in a Consulting Teachers personnel file. The Joint Committee procedures for selecting Consulting Teachers shall include provisions for classroom observation of the Consulting Teacher Candidates. 23.7.2 A Consulting Teacher shall be provided release time as determined by the Joint Committee. The term of the Consulting Teacher shall be two (2) years, and s/he may not serve in the position for more than two (2) consecutive terms. 23.7.3 Functions performed pursuant to this Article by bargaining unit members shall not constitute either management or supervisory functions. The Consulting Teacher shall retain all rights of bargaining unit members. A Consulting Teacher may not be appointed to a site administrative position until two full years after the expiration of their Consulting Teacher term.