Common use of Consulting Teachers – Application and Selection Clause in Contracts

Consulting Teachers – Application and Selection. (1) Classroom teachers may apply for a Consulting Teacher position on a form prepared by the Panel. Notice of an opening based upon the expiration of the term of another Consulting Teacher shall be posted at each school site no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the term. However, when a vacancy is created due to the need for additional or replacement Consulting Teachers and the Panel determines that further applications are desired, the notice shall be posted as soon as practical. (2) Applicants for Consulting Teacher shall submit an application with three letters of recommendation, as outlined below: • A confidential assessment from the applicant’s evaluator. • A reference from currently teaching Association member. • A reference from a teacher the applicant has been the mentor for or been mentored by. (3) The Panel shall have access to past performance evaluations of the applicants. (4) All applications, evaluations and references shall be treated with confidentiality. (5) Part of the selection process shall include the observation/interview of each candidate at least once by at least three Panel members (one administrator and two classroom teachers). The panel may also choose to interview any candidate. (6) The Panel shall select all Consulting Teachers. The selected Consulting Teachers shall agree to commit themselves to PAR Program training and service for a minimum of two years. (a) Any candidate not selected by the Panel as a Consulting Teacher may request to be reconsidered for a new Consulting Teacher position at any time within two years of the date of their observation/interview. (7) The parties do not see the Consulting Teacher role as part of a career ladder for any individual seeking to be a District administrator. (8) Functions performed by Consulting Teachers pursuant to this Article by bargaining unit employees shall not constitute either management or supervisory functions. The Consulting Teacher shall maintain all rights of bargaining unit members.

Consulting Teachers – Application and Selection. (1) Classroom teachers may apply for a Consulting Teacher position on a form prepared by the Panel. Notice of an opening based upon the expiration of the term of another Consulting Teacher shall be posted at each school site no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the term. However, when a vacancy is created due to the need for additional or replacement Consulting Teachers and the Panel determines that further applications are desired, the notice shall be posted as soon as practical. (2) Applicants for Consulting Teacher shall submit an application with three letters of recommendation, as outlined below: • A confidential assessment from the applicant’s evaluator. • A reference from currently teaching Association member. • A reference from a teacher the applicant has been the mentor for or been mentored by. (3) The Panel shall have access to past performance evaluations of the applicants. (4) All applications, evaluations and references shall be treated with confidentiality. (5) Part of the selection process shall include the observation/interview of each candidate at least once by at least three Panel members (one administrator and two classroom teachers). The panel may also choose to interview any candidate. (6) The Panel shall select all Consulting Teachers. The selected Consulting Teachers shall agree to commit themselves to PAR Program training and service for a minimum of two years. (a) Any candidate not selected by the Panel as a Consulting Teacher may request to be reconsidered for a new Consulting Teacher position at any time within two years of the date of their observation/interview. (7) The parties do not see the Consulting Teacher role as part of a career ladder for any individual seeking to be a District administrator. (8) Functions performed by Consulting Teachers pursuant to this Article by bargaining unit employees shall not constitute either management or supervisory functions. The Consulting Teacher shall maintain all rights of bargaining unit members.