Common use of Consulting Teachers Clause in Contracts

Consulting Teachers. 14.3.1 A Consulting Teacher provides assistance to a Participating Teacher pursuant to the PAR program. The qualifications for the Consulting Teacher shall be set forth in the Rules and Procedures, with the minimum qualifications: (a) Must be a permanent, credentialed, bargaining unit member. (b) Must have successfully taught in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District or three of the last five years, spending at least fifty percent of a full-time position providing instruction to students. (c) With Association Representative Council approval, the minimum number of years in Article 13.3.1.b may be changed from three to two. Request must be in writing. (x) Xxxxx demonstrate exemplary teaching abilities, as indicated by effective communication skills, extensive knowledge and mastery of subject matter, and mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different contexts. 14.3.2 Each applicant for the position of Consulting Teacher shall be required to submit a) From a site principal or other school district administrator and, b) From an Association member. 14.3.3 Consulting Teachers shall be selected and submitted for approval to the Governing Board by five (5) affirmative votes of the Joint Committee following classroom observations by the committee members. 14.3.4 A Consulting Teacher shall be provided necessary release time as approved by the Joint Committee. 14.3.5 A Consulting Teacher who has been selected to fill an administrative position within the District may not continue to serve as a Consulting Teacher. 14.3.6 The Joint Committee will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Consulting Teachers and make decisions regarding their continuation in the program. The Joint Committee may remove a Consulting Teacher from the position at any time because of the specific needs of the PAR Program, unsatisfactory performance of the Consulting Teacher, or for other reasons which serve the PAR Program's best interest. Prior to the effective date of such removal, the Joint Committee will meet with the Consulting Teacher. 14.3.7 Consulting Teachers shall assist Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, in-servicing, referring, or by any other activities which, in their professional judgement, will assist the Participating Teacher. 14.3.8 The Consulting Teacher shall meet with the Referred Participating Teacher to discuss the PAR program, establish mutually agreed upon performance goals, develop the improvement plan, and develop a process for determining successful completion of the plan. The Consulting Teacher shall conduct multiple observations of the Referred Participating Teacher's performance with students, and shall meet with the Participating Teacher to review and discuss observations. 14.3.9 The Referred Participating Teacher shall be entitled to review all reports generated by the Consulting Teacher prior to their submission to the Joint Committee and to have affixed thereto his/her comments. To effectuate this right, the Consulting Teacher shall provide the Participating Teacher being reviewed with copies of such reports at least ten (10) working days prior to any such meeting. 14.3.10 The Consulting Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Referred Participating Teacher and provide periodic written reports to the Referred Participating Teacher for discussion and review, prior to sending periodic written reports to the Joint Committee. 14.3.11 The Consulting Teacher shall provide assistance, not to exceed one school year, to the Referred Teacher until he/she concludes that the teaching performance of the Referred Teacher is satisfactory, or that further assistance will not be productive. The Joint Committee may offer assistance beyond the one-year period. A copy of the Consulting Teacher's Final Report shall be submitted to and discussed with the Referred Participating Teacher to receive his/her input before it is submitted to the Joint Committee. The Referred Participating Teacher shall sign the report to indicate that he/she received a copy. The Referred Participating Teacher shall have the right to submit a written response that shall be attached to the Consulting Teacher's report, within ten (10) working days. The Referred Participating Teacher shall also have the right to request and meet with the Joint Committee to discuss the Consulting Teacher's report accompanied by an Association representative. 14.3.12 The results of the Referred Participating Teacher's participation in the PAR program shall be made available for placement in his/her personnel file, and may be used in the evaluation of the Referred Participating Teacher. 14.3.13 Upon the completion of the contracted term of service as a Consulting Teacher, if the Consulting Teacher were released from regular classroom duties, he/she shall be returned 14.3.14 The District shall defend and hold harmless individual members of the Joint Committee and Consulting Teachers from any lawsuit or claim arising out of the performance of their duties under this Program. The Association retains the right to participate in the litigation. 14.3.15 Consulting Teachers, Support Providers, and teacher members of the Joint Committee shall not be considered management or supervisory employees as defined in the Educational Employment Relations Act, and shall retain their status as bargaining unit members.

Consulting Teachers. 14.3.1 40 41 1. A Consulting Teacher is a teacher who provides assistance to a Participating Teacher 42 pursuant to the PAR programPeer Assistance and Review Program. The following qualifications 43 are required of candidates making application for the this position: 44 45 a. The Consulting Teacher shall be set forth a credentialed teacher who has attained 2 b. The Consulting Teacher shall have substantial recent experience in the Rules and Procedures, with the minimum qualifications:classroom (a) Must be a permanent, credentialed, bargaining unit member. (b) Must 5 c. The Consulting Teacher shall have successfully taught in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District or three of the last five years, spending at least fifty percent of a full-time position providing instruction to students. (c) With Association Representative Council approval, the minimum number of years in Article 13.3.1.b may be changed from three to two. Request must be in writing. (x) Xxxxx demonstrate demonstrated exemplary teaching abilities, as indicated ability 6 characterized by effective communication skills, extensive strong knowledge and mastery of subject 7 matter, and a mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the 8 needs of pupils in different contexts. 9 10 2. The application process for candidates for Consulting Teachers shall include: 11 12 a. Completed application form. 14.3.2 Each applicant for 13 b. Statement by the position current principal or immediate supervising administrator. 14 c. Statement by at least one other classroom teacher who is familiar with the 15 classroom performance of the applicant. All applications and statements shall 16 be treated with confidentiality. 17 d. All information about Consulting Teacher applications shall be required to submit a) From a site principal or other school district administrator and, b) From an Association memberremain 18 confidential. 14.3.3 20 3. Applications for Consulting Teachers shall be selected and submitted for approval to the Governing Board approved by five (5) affirmative votes a majority vote of the Joint Committee following classroom observations by 21 Peer Assistance and Review Panel. 22 23 4. The governing board may meet in closed session to consider the committee members. 14.3.4 A appointment of any 24 nominee to be a Consulting Teacher shall be provided Teacher. The governing board may gather information 25 it deems necessary release time as approved by the Joint Committee. 14.3.5 A Consulting Teacher who has been selected to fill an administrative position within the District evaluate nominees. The governing Board of Education may not continue to serve 26 reject any nominations. The final designation of any person as a Consulting Teacher.Teacher 27 shall be by action of the governing board. 28 14.3.6 The Joint Committee will monitor 29 5. Classroom observations may be conducted by members of the Peer Assistance and evaluate 30 Review Panel or a selection team appointed by the effectiveness panel to review a teaching video 31 submission as part of the selection process for Consulting Teachers. 32 33 6. Initially, the term of the Consulting Teachers and make decisions regarding their continuation in the programshall be for one (1) year. The Joint Committee may remove a Consulting Teacher from the position at any time because of the specific needs of the PAR Program, unsatisfactory performance of the Consulting Teacher, or for other reasons which serve the PAR Program's best interest. Prior to the effective date of such removal, the Joint Committee will meet with the Consulting Teacher. 14.3.7 Consulting Teachers shall assist Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, in-servicing, referring, or by any other activities which, in their professional judgement, will assist the Participating Teacher. 14.3.8 The Consulting Teacher shall meet with the Referred Participating Teacher to discuss the PAR program, establish mutually agreed upon performance goals, develop the improvement plan, and develop a process for determining Upon 34 successful completion of the plan. The Consulting Teacher shall conduct multiple observations of the Referred Participating Teacher's performance with students, and shall meet with the Participating Teacher to review and discuss observations. 14.3.9 The Referred Participating Teacher shall be entitled to review all reports generated by the Consulting Teacher prior to their submission to the Joint Committee and to have affixed thereto his/her comments. To effectuate this rightfirst year, the Consulting Teacher may be eligible for 35 two (2) consecutive terms of three (3) years. 36 37 7. Consulting Teachers shall provide be provided release time for the purpose of observing 38 Participating Teacher being reviewed Teachers and meeting with copies of such reports at least ten (10) working days prior them to any such meeting. 14.3.10 The Consulting Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Referred Participating Teacher plan and provide periodic written reports to the Referred Participating Teacher for discussion support and review, prior to sending periodic written reports to the Joint Committee. 14.3.11 The Consulting Teacher shall provide 39 assistance, not to exceed one school year, to the Referred Teacher until he/she concludes that the teaching performance of the Referred Teacher is satisfactory, or that further assistance will not be productive. The Joint Committee may offer assistance beyond the one-year period. A copy of the Consulting Teacher's Final Report shall be submitted to and discussed with the Referred Participating Teacher to receive his/her input before it is submitted to the Joint Committee. The Referred Participating Teacher shall sign the report to indicate that he/she received a copy. The Referred Participating Teacher shall have the right to submit a written response that shall be attached to the Consulting Teacher's report, within ten (10) working days. The Referred Participating Teacher shall also have the right to request and meet with the Joint Committee to discuss the Consulting Teacher's report accompanied by an Association representative. 14.3.12 The results of the Referred Participating Teacher's participation in the PAR program shall be made available for placement in his/her personnel file, and may be used in the evaluation of the Referred Participating Teacher. 14.3.13 Upon the completion of the contracted term of service as a Consulting Teacher, if the Consulting Teacher were released from regular classroom duties, he/she shall be returned 14.3.14 The District shall defend and hold harmless individual members of the Joint Committee and Consulting Teachers from any lawsuit or claim arising out of the performance of their duties under this Program. The Association retains the right to participate in the litigation. 14.3.15 Consulting Teachers, Support Providers, and teacher members of the Joint Committee shall not be considered management or supervisory employees as defined in the Educational Employment Relations Act, and shall retain their status as bargaining unit members.40

Consulting Teachers. 14.3.1 14.5.1 A Consulting Teacher provides support and assistance to a Participating Teacher pursuant to the PAR TSN program. The qualifications for the Consulting Teacher shall be set forth in the Rules and Procedures, with the minimum qualifications: (a) Must be a permanent, credentialed, bargaining unit member. (b) Must have successfully taught in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District or three of the last five years, spending at least fifty percent of a full-time position providing instruction to students. (c) With Association Representative Council approval, the minimum number of years in Article 13.3.1.b may be changed from three to two. Request must be in writing. (x) Xxxxx demonstrate exemplary teaching abilities, as indicated by effective communication skills, extensive knowledge and mastery of subject matter, and mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different contexts. 14.3.2 14.5.2 Each applicant for the position of Consulting Teacher shall be required to submitsubmit three written letters of reference from individuals with specific knowledge of his/her expertise, as follows: a) From One recommendation from a site principal or other school district administrator and, b) From One recommendation from an Association member, and c) One recommendation of applicant’s choice. 14.3.3 14.5.3 Consulting Teachers shall be selected and submitted for approval to the Governing Board by five (5) affirmative votes of the Joint Committee following classroom observations by the committee members. 14.3.4 14.5.4 A Consulting Teacher shall be provided necessary release time as approved by the Joint Committee. 14.3.5 14.5.5 A Consulting Teacher who has been selected to fill an administrative position within the District may not continue to serve as a Consulting Teacher. 14.3.6 14.5.6 The Joint Committee will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Consulting Teachers and make decisions regarding their continuation in the program. The Joint Committee may remove a Consulting Teacher from the position at any time because of the specific needs of the PAR TSN Program, unsatisfactory performance of the Consulting Teacher, or for other reasons which serve the PAR TSN Program's best interest. Prior to the effective date of such removal, the Joint Committee will meet with the Consulting Teacher. 14.3.7 14.5.7 Consulting Teachers shall assist Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, in-servicing, referring, or by any other activities which, in their professional judgement, will assist the Participating Teacher. 14.3.8 14.5.8 The Consulting Teacher shall meet with the Referred Participating Teacher to discuss the PAR TSN program, establish mutually agreed upon performance goals, develop the improvement plan, and develop a process for determining successful completion of the plan. The Consulting Teacher shall conduct multiple observations of the Referred Participating Teacher's performance with students, students and shall meet with the Participating Teacher to review and discuss observations. 14.3.9 14.5.9 The Referred Participating Teacher shall be entitled to review all reports generated by the Consulting Teacher prior to their submission to the Joint Committee and to have affixed thereto his/her comments. To effectuate this right, the Consulting Teacher shall provide the Participating Teacher being reviewed with copies of such reports at least ten (10) working days prior to any such meeting. 14.3.10 14.5.10 The Consulting Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Referred Participating Teacher and provide periodic written reports to the Referred Participating Teacher for discussion and review, prior to sending periodic written reports to the Joint Committee. 14.3.11 14.5.11 The Consulting Teacher shall provide support and assistance, not to exceed one school year, to the Referred Teacher until he/she concludes that the teaching performance of the Referred Teacher is satisfactory, or that further assistance will not be productive. The Joint Committee may offer support and assistance beyond the one-year period. A copy of the Consulting Teacher's Final Report shall be submitted to and discussed with the Referred Participating Teacher to receive his/her input before it is submitted to the Joint Committee. The Referred Participating Teacher shall sign the report to indicate that he/she received a copy. The Referred Participating Teacher shall have the right to submit a written response that shall be attached to the Consulting Teacher's report, within ten (10) working days. The Referred Participating Teacher shall also have the right to request and meet with the Joint Committee to discuss the Consulting Teacher's report accompanied by an Association representative. 14.3.12 14.5.12 The results of the Referred Participating Teacher's participation in the PAR TSN program shall be made available for placement in his/her personnel file, file and may be used in the evaluation of the Referred Participating Teacher. 14.3.13 14.5.13 Upon the completion of the contracted term of service as a Consulting Teacher, if the Consulting Teacher were released from regular classroom duties, he/she shall be returnedreturned to the position he/she held prior to becoming a Consulting Teacher or be given a choice of any open position that he/she is credentialed to teach. 14.3.14 14.5.14 The District shall defend and hold harmless individual members of the Joint Committee and Consulting Teachers from any lawsuit or claim arising out of the performance of their duties under this Program. The Association retains the right to participate in the litigation. 14.3.15 Consulting Teachers, Support Providers, and teacher members of the Joint Committee shall not be considered management or supervisory employees as defined in the Educational Employment Relations Act, and shall retain their status as bargaining unit members.

Consulting Teachers. 14.3.1 14.5.1 A Consulting Teacher provides support and assistance to a Participating Teacher pursuant to the PAR TSN program. The qualifications for the Consulting Teacher shall be set forth in the Rules and Procedures, with the minimum qualifications: (a) Must be a permanent, credentialed, bargaining unit member. (b) Must have successfully taught in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District or three of the last five years, spending at least fifty percent of a full-time position providing instruction to students. (c) With Association Representative Council approval, the minimum number of years in Article 13.3.1.b may be changed from three to two. Request must be in writing. (x) Xxxxx demonstrate exemplary teaching abilities, as indicated by effective communication skills, extensive knowledge and mastery of subject matter, and mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different contexts. 14.3.2 14.5.2 Each applicant for the position of Consulting Teacher shall be required to submitsubmit three a) From One recommendation from a site principal or other school district administrator and, b) From One recommendation from an Association member, and c) One recommendation of applicant’s choice. 14.3.3 14.5.3 Consulting Teachers shall be selected and submitted for approval to the Governing Board by five (5) affirmative votes of the Joint Committee following classroom observations by the committee members. 14.3.4 14.5.4 A Consulting Teacher shall be provided necessary release time as approved by the Joint Committee. 14.3.5 14.5.5 A Consulting Teacher who has been selected to fill an administrative position within the District may not continue to serve as a Consulting Teacher. 14.3.6 14.5.6 The Joint Committee will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Consulting Teachers and make decisions regarding their continuation in the program. The Joint Committee may remove a Consulting Teacher from the position at any time because of the specific needs of the PAR TSN Program, unsatisfactory performance of the Consulting Teacher, or for other reasons which serve the PAR TSN Program's best interest. Prior to the effective date of such removal, the Joint Committee will meet with the Consulting Teacher. 14.3.7 14.5.7 Consulting Teachers shall assist Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, in-servicing, referring, or by any other activities which, in their professional judgement, will assist the Participating Teacher. 14.3.8 14.5.8 The Consulting Teacher shall meet with the Referred Participating Teacher to discuss the PAR TSN program, establish mutually agreed upon performance goals, develop the improvement plan, and develop a process for determining successful completion of the plan. The Consulting Teacher shall conduct multiple observations of the Referred Participating Teacher's performance with students, students and shall meet with the Participating Teacher to review and discuss observations. 14.3.9 14.5.9 The Referred Participating Teacher shall be entitled to review all reports generated by the Consulting Teacher prior to their submission to the Joint Committee and to have affixed thereto his/her comments. To effectuate this right, the Consulting Teacher shall provide the Participating Teacher being reviewed with copies of such reports at least ten (10) working days prior to any such meeting. 14.3.10 14.5.10 The Consulting Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Referred Participating Teacher and provide periodic written reports to the Referred Participating Teacher for discussion and review, prior to sending periodic written reports to the Joint Committee. 14.3.11 14.5.11 The Consulting Teacher shall provide support and assistance, not to exceed one school year, to the Referred Teacher until he/she concludes that the teaching performance of the Referred Teacher is satisfactory, or that further assistance will not be productive. The Joint Committee may offer support and assistance beyond the one-year period. A copy of the Consulting Teacher's Final Report shall be submitted to and discussed with the Referred Participating Teacher to receive his/her input before it is submitted to the Joint Committee. The Referred Participating Teacher shall sign the report to indicate that he/she received a copy. The Referred Participating Teacher shall have the right to submit a written response that shall be attached to the Consulting Teacher's report, within ten (10) working days. The Referred Participating Teacher shall also have the right to request and meet with the Joint Committee to discuss the Consulting Teacher's report accompanied by an Association representative. 14.3.12 14.5.12 The results of the Referred Participating Teacher's participation in the PAR TSN program shall be made available for placement in his/her personnel file, file and may be used in the evaluation of the Referred Participating Teacher. 14.3.13 14.5.13 Upon the completion of the contracted term of service as a Consulting Teacher, if the Consulting Teacher were released from regular classroom duties, he/she shall be returnedreturned to the position he/she held prior to becoming a Consulting Teacher or be given a choice of any open position that he/she is credentialed to teach. 14.3.14 14.5.14 The District shall defend and hold harmless individual members of the Joint Committee and Consulting Teachers from any lawsuit or claim arising out of the performance of their duties under this Program. The Association retains the right to participate in the litigation. 14.3.15 Consulting Teachers, Support Providers, and teacher members of the Joint Committee shall not be considered management or supervisory employees as defined in the Educational Employment Relations Act, and shall retain their status as bargaining unit members.

Consulting Teachers. 14.3.1 14.5.1 A Consulting Teacher provides support and assistance to a Participating Teacher pursuant to the PAR TSN program. The qualifications for the Consulting Teacher shall be set forth in the Rules and Procedures, with the minimum qualifications: (a) Must be a permanent, credentialed, bargaining unit member. (b) Must have successfully taught in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District or three of the last five years, spending at least fifty percent of a full-time position providing instruction to students. (c) With Association Representative Council approval, the minimum number of years in Article 13.3.1.b may be changed from three to two. Request must be in writing. (x) Xxxxx demonstrate exemplary teaching abilities, as indicated by effective communication skills, extensive knowledge and mastery of subject matter, and mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different contexts. 14.3.2 14.5.2 Each applicant for the position of Consulting Teacher shall be required to submit a) From One recommendation from a site principal or other school district administrator and, b) From One recommendation from an Association membermember and, c) One recommendation of applicant’s choice. 14.3.3 14.5.3 Consulting Teachers shall be selected and submitted for approval to the Governing Board by five (5) affirmative votes of the Joint Committee following classroom observations by the committee members. 14.3.4 14.5.4 A Consulting Teacher shall be provided necessary release time as approved by the Joint Committee. 14.3.5 14.5.5 A Consulting Teacher who has been selected to fill an administrative position within the District may not continue to serve as a Consulting Teacher. 14.3.6 14.5.6 The Joint Committee will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Consulting Teachers and make decisions regarding their continuation in the program. The Joint Committee may remove a Consulting Teacher from the position at any time because of the specific needs of the PAR TSN Program, unsatisfactory performance of the Consulting Teacher, or for other reasons which serve the PAR TSN Program's best interest. Prior to the effective date of such removal, the Joint Committee will meet with the Consulting Teacher. 14.3.7 14.5.7 Consulting Teachers shall assist Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, in-servicing, referring, or by any other activities which, in their professional judgement, will assist the Participating Teacher. 14.3.8 14.5.8 The Consulting Teacher shall meet with the Referred Participating Teacher to discuss the PAR TSN program, establish mutually agreed upon performance goals, develop the improvement plan, and develop a process for determining successful completion of the plan. The Consulting Teacher shall conduct multiple observations of the Referred Participating Teacher's performance with students, students and shall meet with the Participating Teacher to review and discuss observations. 14.3.9 14.5.9 The Referred Participating Teacher shall be entitled to review all reports generated by the Consulting Teacher prior to their submission to the Joint Committee and to have affixed thereto his/her comments. To effectuate this right, the Consulting Teacher shall provide the Participating Teacher being reviewed with copies of such reports at least ten (10) working days prior to any such meeting. 14.3.10 14.5.10 The Consulting Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Referred Participating Teacher and provide periodic written reports to the Referred Participating Teacher for discussion and review, prior to sending periodic written reports to the Joint Committee. 14.3.11 14.5.11 The Consulting Teacher shall provide support and assistance, not to exceed one school year, to the Referred Teacher until he/she concludes that the teaching performance of the Referred Teacher is satisfactory, or that further assistance will not be productive. The Joint Committee may offer support and assistance beyond the one-year period. A copy of the Consulting Teacher's Final Report shall be submitted to and discussed with the Referred Participating Teacher to receive his/her input before it is submitted to the Joint Committee. The Referred Participating Teacher shall sign the report to indicate that he/she received a copy. The Referred Participating Teacher shall have the right to submit a written response that shall be attached to the Consulting Teacher's report, within ten (10) working days. The Referred Participating Teacher shall also have the right to request and meet with the Joint Committee to discuss the Consulting Teacher's report accompanied by an Association representative. 14.3.12 14.5.12 The results of the Referred Participating Teacher's participation in the PAR TSN program shall be made available for placement in his/her personnel file, file and may be used in the evaluation of the Referred Participating Teacher. 14.3.13 14.5.13 Upon the completion of the contracted term of service as a Consulting Teacher, if the Consulting Teacher were released from regular classroom duties, he/she shall be returnedreturned to the position he/she held prior to becoming a Consulting Teacher or be given a choice of any open position that he/she is credentialed to teach. 14.3.14 14.5.14 The District shall defend and hold harmless individual members of the Joint Committee and Consulting Teachers from any lawsuit or claim arising out of the performance of their duties under this Program. The Association retains the right to participate in the litigation. 14.3.15 Consulting Teachers, Support Providers, and teacher members of the Joint Committee shall not be considered management or supervisory employees as defined in the Educational Employment Relations Act, and shall retain their status as bargaining unit members.

Consulting Teachers. 14.3.1 A Consulting Teacher provides assistance to a Participating Teacher pursuant to the PAR program. The qualifications for the Consulting Teacher shall be set forth in the Rules and Procedures, with the minimum qualifications: (a) Must be a permanent, credentialed, bargaining unit member. (b) Must have successfully taught in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District or three of the last five years, spending at least fifty percent of a full-time position providing instruction to students. (c) With Association Representative Council approval, the minimum number of years in Article 13.3.1.b may be changed from three to two. Request must be in writing. (x) Xxxxx demonstrate exemplary teaching abilities, as indicated by effective communication skills, extensive knowledge and mastery of subject matter, and mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different contexts. 14.3.2 Each applicant for the position of Consulting Teacher shall be required to submit a) From a site principal or other school district administrator and, b) From an Association member. 14.3.3 Consulting Teachers shall be selected and submitted for approval to the Governing Board by five (5) affirmative votes of the Joint Committee following classroom observations by the committee members. 14.3.4 A Consulting Teacher shall be provided necessary release time as approved by the Joint Committee. 14.3.5 A Consulting Teacher who has been selected to fill an administrative position within the District may not continue to serve as a Consulting Teacher. 14.3.6 The Joint Committee will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Consulting Teachers and make decisions regarding their continuation in the program. The Joint Committee may remove a Consulting Teacher from the position at any time because of the specific needs of the PAR Program, unsatisfactory performance of the Consulting Teacher, or for other reasons which serve the PAR Program's best interest. Prior to the effective date of such removal, the Joint Committee will meet with the Consulting Teacher. 14.3.7 Consulting Teachers shall assist Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, in-servicing, referring, or by any other activities which, in their professional judgement, will assist the Participating Teacher. 14.3.8 The Consulting Teacher shall meet with the Referred Participating Teacher to discuss the PAR program, establish mutually agreed upon performance goals, develop the improvement plan, and develop a process for determining successful completion of the plan. The Consulting Teacher shall conduct multiple observations of the Referred Participating Teacher's performance with students, and shall meet with the Participating Teacher to review and discuss observations. 14.3.9 The Referred Participating Teacher shall be entitled to review all reports generated by the Consulting Teacher prior to their submission to the Joint Committee and to have affixed thereto his/her comments. To effectuate this right, the Consulting Teacher shall provide the Participating Teacher being reviewed with copies of such reports at least ten (10) working days prior to any such meeting. 14.3.10 The Consulting Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Referred Participating Teacher and provide periodic written reports to the Referred Participating Teacher for discussion and review, prior to sending periodic written reports to the Joint Committee. 14.3.11 The Consulting Teacher shall provide assistance, not to exceed one school year, to the Referred Teacher until he/she concludes that the teaching performance of the Referred Teacher is satisfactory, or that further assistance will not be productive. The Joint Committee may offer assistance beyond the one-year period. A copy of the Consulting Teacher's Final Report shall be submitted to and discussed with the Referred Participating Teacher to receive his/her input before it is submitted to the Joint Committee. The Referred Participating Teacher shall sign the report to indicate that he/she received a copy. The Referred Participating Teacher shall have the right to submit a written response that shall be attached to the Consulting Teacher's report, within ten (10) working days. The Referred Participating Teacher shall also have the right to request and meet with the Joint Committee to discuss the Consulting Teacher's report accompanied by an Association representative. 14.3.12 The results of the Referred Participating Teacher's participation in the PAR program shall be made available for placement in his/her personnel file, and may be used in the evaluation of the Referred Participating Teacher. 14.3.13 Upon the completion of the contracted term of service as a Consulting Teacher, if the Consulting Teacher were released from regular classroom duties, he/she shall be returnedreturned to the position he/she held prior to becoming a Consulting Teacher, or be given a choice of any open position that he/she is credentialed to teach. 14.3.14 The District shall defend and hold harmless individual members of the Joint Committee and Consulting Teachers from any lawsuit or claim arising out of the performance of their duties under this Program. The Association retains the right to participate in the litigation. 14.3.15 Consulting Teachers, Support Providers, and teacher members of the Joint Committee shall not be considered management or supervisory employees as defined in the Educational Employment Relations Act, and shall retain their status as bargaining unit members.

Consulting Teachers. 14.3.1 A 15.3.1 The qualifications of a Consulting Teacher provides assistance who agrees to a Participating Teacher pursuant to the PAR program. The qualifications for the Consulting Teacher shall be set forth in the Rules and Procedures, with the minimum qualificationsparticipate: (a) a. Must be a permanent, credentialed, bargaining unit membercredentialed classroom teacher with permanent status or retiree. (b) Must have successfully taught b. Have substantial recent experience in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District or three of the last five years, spending at least fifty percent of a full-time position providing instruction to studentsclassroom instruction. (c) With Association Representative Council approval, the minimum number of years in Article 13.3.1.b may be changed from three to two. Request must be in writing. (x) Xxxxx demonstrate c. Have demonstrated exemplary teaching abilitiesability, as indicated by by, among other things, effective communication skillsskills (oral and written), extensive knowledge and mastery of subject matter, knowledge, and mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the learning needs of pupils in different contextsthe District’s diverse student population. 14.3.2 Each applicant d. Possess knowledge and understanding of District/State-adopted academic content strands, frameworks, and District direction and goals for the position of Consulting Teacher shall be required to submit a) From a site principal or other school district administrator and, b) From an Association membercurriculum instruction. 14.3.3 Consulting Teachers shall be selected e. Work effectively and submitted for approval to the Governing Board by five (5) affirmative votes of the Joint Committee following classroom observations by the committee memberscooperatively with colleagues. 14.3.4 A Consulting Teacher shall be provided necessary release time as approved by f. Have demonstrated the Joint Committeeability to work within established timelines. 14.3.5 A Consulting Teacher who has been selected to fill an administrative position within the District may g. Provide assistance and not continue to serve as a Consulting Teacherevaluation. 14.3.6 15.3.2 The Joint Committee will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness Responsibilities of the Consulting Teachers and make decisions regarding their continuation in the program. The Joint Committee may remove Teacher with a Consulting Teacher from the position at any time because of the specific needs of the PAR Program, unsatisfactory performance of the Consulting Participating Teacher, or for other reasons which serve the PAR Program's best interest. Prior to the effective date of such removal, the Joint Committee will : a. To meet with the Consulting Teacher. 14.3.7 Consulting Teachers shall assist Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, in-servicing, referring, or by any other activities which, in their professional judgement, will assist the Participating Teacher. 14.3.8 The Consulting Teacher shall meet with the Referred Participating Teacher and site principal to discuss the PAR programProgram, to establish mutually agreed upon written performance goals, develop the improvement plangoals in specifically identified areas, and to develop an assistance plan and a process for determining successful completion in the Program. b. Provide peer assistance and coaching to Participating Teachers in content area and curriculum alignment, teaching methodologies, teaching strategies, and the development, collection and analysis of the plan. The Consulting Teacher shall conduct assessment information if needed. c. Conduct multiple observations of Participating Teachers during classroom instruction. d. Document and record all observations/discussions. e. Following observations and discussions, the Referred Participating Teacher's performance with students, and shall Consulting Teacher will meet with the Participating Teacher to review and discuss observationsprovide feedback in a timely manner. 14.3.9 The Referred Participating Teacher shall be entitled to review all reports generated by the Consulting Teacher prior to their submission to the Joint Committee and to have affixed thereto his/her comments. To effectuate this rightf. Write an anecdotal record on a monthly basis of observations, the Consulting Teacher shall provide discussions/ meetings with the Participating Teacher being reviewed with copies and types of such reports at least ten (10) working days prior to any such meetingassistance provided. 14.3.10 The Consulting Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Referred Participating Teacher and provide periodic written reports to the Referred Participating Teacher for discussion and review, prior to sending periodic written reports to the Joint Committee. 14.3.11 The Consulting Teacher shall provide assistance, not to exceed one school year, to the Referred Teacher until he/she concludes that the teaching performance of the Referred Teacher is satisfactory, or that further assistance will not be productive. The Joint Committee may offer assistance beyond the one-year period. 1) A copy of the Consulting Teacher's Final Report shall anecdotal record will be submitted to viewed and discussed with the Referred Participating Teacher to receive his/her input before it is submitted to Teacher. Following the Joint Committee. The Referred review, the Participating Teacher shall sign the report to indicate that he/she it has been reviewed, agrees with content, and that the Participating Teacher has received a copy. The Referred Participating Teacher shall have the right to submit a written response that shall be attached to the Consulting Teacher's report, within ten (10) working days. The Referred Participating Teacher shall also have the right to request and meet with the Joint Committee to discuss the Consulting Teacher's report accompanied by an Association representative. 14.3.12 The results 2) A copy of the anecdotal records will be placed in the personnel file of the Referred Participating Teacher but not the Volunteer. 3) The anecdotal records of a Referred Teacher's ’s participation in the PAR program Program shall be made available for placement to her/his evaluator. 4) The Consulting Teacher shall not provide evaluative testimony in hisa discipline/her personnel file, and may be used dismissal hearing regarding the Participating Teacher’s performance. g. To participate in collaborative meetings with other Consulting Teachers in the evaluation of District. h. The Consulting Teacher shall continue to provide assistance to the Referred Participating or Volunteer Teacher for the time period agreed upon by the District and Association not to exceed six (6) months. i. The caseload will be one Participating or Volunteer Teacher per Consulting Teacher at any given time. j. The Consulting Teacher may submit individualized professional development proposals for the Referred Participating Teacher to the individual’s evaluator. k. The Consulting Teacher shall not participate in a performance review of a Participating Teacher. 14.3.13 Upon the completion of the contracted term of service as a Consulting Teacher, if the Consulting Teacher were released from regular classroom duties, he/she shall be returned 14.3.14 The District shall defend and hold harmless individual members of the Joint Committee and Consulting Teachers from any lawsuit or claim arising out of the performance of their duties under this Program. The Association retains the right to participate in the litigation. 14.3.15 Consulting Teachers, Support Providers, and teacher members of the Joint Committee shall not be considered management or supervisory employees as defined in the Educational Employment Relations Act, and shall retain their status as bargaining unit members.

Consulting Teachers. 14.3.1 A The purpose of a Consulting Teacher provides is to provide assistance to a Participating participating Teacher pursuant to in the PAR CMA program. The qualifications for Personnel Director, as directed by the Consulting Teacher shall be set forth in Super- intendent, will forward names and unsatisfactory category of CMA candidates to CMA Committee at the Rules and Procedures, with the minimum qualificationsbeginning of each school year. A. Qualifications are as follows: (a) Must be a permanent, credentialed, bargaining unit member1. Holds an appropriate California teaching credential. (b) Must have successfully 2. Has taught in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District or three full time for a minimum of the last five years, spending at least fifty percent of a full-time position providing instruction to studentspreferably for HCOE. (c) With Association Representative Council approval, the minimum number of years in Article 13.3.1.b may be changed from three to two3. Request must be in writing. (x) Xxxxx demonstrate exemplary teaching abilities, as indicated by effective communication skills, Possesses extensive knowledge and demonstrates mastery of subject matter, teaching strategies, instructional techniques and mastery of a range of teaching classroom management strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different contextscontext. 14.3.2 Each applicant 4. Will complete/has completed CMA or BTSA consultant training or has otherwise demonstrated expertise in providing collegial mentoring. 5. A teacher may not serve in an administrative position while serving as a Consulting Teacher. 6. In the event an insufficient number of Consulting Teachers from the HCOE are available in any school year, the Joint Committee shall be authorized to select from the pool of qualified certificated teachers serving in local school districts or neighboring county office of education. B. Consulting Teacher positions shall be filled as follows: 1. A notice of vacancy shall be given to all unit members with five or more years of teaching experience. 2. Applicants shall submit an application form and professional references. 3. Classroom observation to verify skills shall be conducted by a member(s) of the Joint Committee, as appropriate. C. The term of service for the position of a Consulting Teacher shall be required to submit afor one (1) From year, with a site principal or other school district administrator and, bmaximum of three (3) From an Association memberconsecutive terms. After the third term has been completed, reapplication shall be necessary. 14.3.3 D. Consulting Teachers shall be selected provided training to offer mentorship assistance and submitted for approval consultation to understand the Governing Board by five (5) affirmative votes specific functions of the Joint Committee following classroom observations by the committee membersCMA program. 14.3.4 A E. The Consulting Teacher shall has the right to decline an initial assignment. The assignment may be provided necessary release time as approved adjusted at any time, for reasonable cause, by the Joint Committee. 14.3.5 A Consulting Teacher who has been selected to fill an administrative position within the District may not continue to serve as a Consulting Teacher. 14.3.6 The Joint Committee will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Consulting Teachers and make decisions regarding their continuation in the program. The Joint Committee may remove a Consulting Teacher from the position at any time because of the specific needs of the PAR Program, unsatisfactory performance of the Consulting Teacher, or for other reasons which serve the PAR Program's best interest. Prior to the effective date of such removal, the Joint Committee will meet with the Consulting Teacher. 14.3.7 Consulting Teachers shall assist Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, in-servicing, referring, or by any other activities which, in their professional judgement, will assist the Participating Teacher. 14.3.8 F. The Consulting Teacher shall meet with the Referred Participating Teacher to discuss the PAR program, establish mutually agreed upon performance goals, develop the improvement plan, and develop a process for determining successful completion of the plan. The Consulting Teacher shall conduct multiple observations of the Referred Participating Teacher's performance with students, and shall meet with the Participating Teacher to review and discuss observations. 14.3.9 The Referred Participating Teacher shall be entitled to review all reports generated by the Consulting Teacher prior to their submission to the Joint Committee and to have affixed thereto his/her comments. To effectuate this right, the Consulting Teacher shall provide the Participating Teacher being reviewed with copies of such reports at least ten (10) working days prior to any such meeting. 14.3.10 The Consulting Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Referred Participating Teacher and provide periodic written reports assistance to the Referred Participating Teacher (RPT) for discussion a minimum of one (1) year. Assistance beyond one (1) year shall be based upon progress and review, prior to sending periodic written reports to benefit as determined by the Joint Committee. 14.3.11 G. A Consulting Teacher provides assistance to RPT in improving instructional performance. This assistance shall typically include observation of participating Teachers during periods of classroom instruction (of not less than 10 hours), demonstrating, conferencing, or referring to other services. H. The Consulting Teacher shall provide assistance, not to exceed one school year, periodic progress reports and a Final Report to the Referred Teacher until he/she concludes that the teaching performance of the Referred Teacher is satisfactory, or that further assistance will not be productive. The Joint Committee may offer assistance beyond the one-year period. A copy as required. I. Copies of the Consulting Teacher's Final Report ’s reports shall be submitted to and discussed with the Referred Participating Teacher RPT to receive his/his or her input and signature before it is they are submitted to the Joint Committee. The Referred Participating Teacher shall sign the report to indicate participating Teacher’s signing of reports does not necessarily mean agreement, but rather that he/he or she has received a copycopy of each report. J. The Consulting Teacher’s Final Report shall include an anecdotal record of times met and topics discussed with the RPT. The Referred Participating Teacher It shall have also include a summary of the right to submit a written response that planned activities which were attempted and completed by the RPT. K. Compensation for Consulting Teachers shall be attached to the as follows: 1. A Consulting Teacher's reportTeacher for a RPT shall receive a stipend of $1,500 for developing an Assistance Plan, within ten (10) working days. The Referred Participating Teacher shall also have the right to request and meet with the Joint Committee to discuss the Consulting Teacher's report accompanied by an Association representative. 14.3.12 The results of the Referred Participating Teacher's participation in the PAR program shall be made available for placement in his/her personnel fileconducting teacher observations, and submitting progress and final reports. Additional hours beyond the contract workday may be used in the evaluation of the Referred Participating Teacher. 14.3.13 Upon the completion of the contracted term of service as a Consulting Teacher, if the Consulting Teacher were released from regular classroom duties, he/she shall be returned 14.3.14 The District shall defend and hold harmless individual members of approved by the Joint Committee and shall be compensated at the rate of $40.00 per hour. The Joint Committee may also elect to provide release time in lieu of hourly compensation, subject to approval of the Consulting Teacher’s immediate supervisor. 2. Except under special circumstances, a Consulting Teacher shall be assigned no more than one RPT in any one year. 3. Consulting Teachers from any lawsuit working with voluntary and/or beginning teachers shall be compensated at the rate of $40.00 per hour for a bank of hours approved by the Joint Committee. A Consulting Teacher may be assigned more than one voluntary or claim arising out Beginning teacher as determined by the Joint Committee. 4. A Resource Professional hired to work with a RPT, voluntary and/or beginning teacher shall be compensated at the rate of $40.00 per hour for a bank of hours approved by the Joint Committee. Section 4: Participating Teachers Participating Teachers include in priority order: 1) Referred Participating Teachers, referred herein as “RPT” who have received an unsatisfactory evaluation in one or more of the performance identified criteria areas of this Article; 2) beginning teachers; 3) voluntary teachers who are seeking to improve their duties under this Program. The Association retains the right professional skills; and 4) veteran teachers new to participate in the litigationHCOE. 14.3.15 Consulting Teachers, Support Providers, and teacher members of the Joint Committee shall not be considered management or supervisory employees as defined in the Educational Employment Relations Act, and shall retain their status as bargaining unit members.

Consulting Teachers. 14.3.1 A The purpose of a Consulting Teacher provides is to provide assistance to a Participating participating Teacher pursuant to in the PAR CMA program. The qualifications for Personnel Director, as directed by the Consulting Teacher shall be set forth in Super- intendent, will forward names and unsatisfactory category of CMA candidates to CMA Committee at the Rules and Procedures, with the minimum qualificationsbeginning of each school year. A. Qualifications are as follows: (a) Must be a permanent, credentialed, bargaining unit member1. Holds an appropriate California teaching credential. (b) Must have successfully 2. Has taught in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District or three full time for a minimum of the last five years, spending at least fifty percent of a full-time position providing instruction to studentspreferably for HCOE. (c) With Association Representative Council approval, the minimum number of years in Article 13.3.1.b may be changed from three to two3. Request must be in writing. (x) Xxxxx demonstrate exemplary teaching abilities, as indicated by effective communication skills, Possesses extensive knowledge and demonstrates mastery of subject mattermat- ter, teaching strategies, instructional techniques and mastery of a range of teaching classroom manage- ment strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different contexts. 14.3.2 Each applicant 4. Will complete/has completed CMA or BTSA consultant training or has otherwise demonstrated expertise in providing collegial mentoring. 5. A teacher may not serve in an administrative position while serving as a Consulting Teacher. 6. In the event an insufficient number of Consulting Teachers from the HCOE are available in any school year, the Joint Committee shall be authorized to select from the pool of qualified certificated teachers serving in local school districts or neighboring county office of education. B. Consulting Teacher positions shall be filled as follows: 1. A notice of vacancy shall be given to all unit members with five or more years of teaching experience. 2. Applicants shall submit an application form and professional references. 3. Classroom observation to verify skills shall be conducted by a member(s) of the Joint Committee, as appropriate. C. The term of service for the position of a Consulting Teacher shall be required to submit afor one (1) From year, with a site principal or other school district administrator and, bmaximum of three (3) From an Association memberconsecutive terms. After the third term has been completed, reapplication shall be necessary. 14.3.3 D. Consulting Teachers shall be selected provided training to offer mentorship assistance and submitted for approval consultation to understand the Governing Board by five (5) affirmative votes specific functions of the Joint Committee following classroom observations by the committee membersCMA program. 14.3.4 A E. The Consulting Teacher shall has the right to decline an initial assignment. The assign- ment may be provided necessary release time as approved adjusted at any time, for reasonable cause, by the Joint Committee. 14.3.5 A Consulting Teacher who has been selected to fill an administrative position within the District may not continue to serve as a Consulting Teacher. 14.3.6 The Joint Committee will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Consulting Teachers and make decisions regarding their continuation in the program. The Joint Committee may remove a Consulting Teacher from the position at any time because of the specific needs of the PAR Program, unsatisfactory performance of the Consulting Teacher, or for other reasons which serve the PAR Program's best interest. Prior to the effective date of such removal, the Joint Committee will meet with the Consulting Teacher. 14.3.7 Consulting Teachers shall assist Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, in-servicing, referring, or by any other activities which, in their professional judgement, will assist the Participating Teacher. 14.3.8 F. The Consulting Teacher shall meet with the Referred Participating Teacher to discuss the PAR program, establish mutually agreed upon performance goals, develop the improvement plan, and develop a process for determining successful completion of the plan. The Consulting Teacher shall conduct multiple observations of the Referred Participating Teacher's performance with students, and shall meet with the Participating Teacher to review and discuss observations. 14.3.9 The Referred Participating Teacher shall be entitled to review all reports generated by the Consulting Teacher prior to their submission to the Joint Committee and to have affixed thereto his/her comments. To effectuate this right, the Consulting Teacher shall provide the Participating Teacher being reviewed with copies of such reports at least ten (10) working days prior to any such meeting. 14.3.10 The Consulting Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Referred Participating Teacher and provide periodic written reports assistance to the Referred Participating participating Teacher (RPT) for discussion a minimum of one (1) year. Assistance beyond one (1) year shall be based upon progress and review, prior to sending periodic written reports to benefit as determined by the Joint Committee. 14.3.11 G. A Consulting Teacher provides assistance to participating Teachers in improv- ing instructional performance. This assistance shall typically include observa- tion of participating Teachers during periods of classroom instruction (of not less than 10 hours), demonstrating, conferencing, or referring to other services. H. The Consulting Teacher shall provide assistance, not to exceed one school year, periodic progress reports and a Final Report to the Referred Teacher until he/she concludes that the teaching performance of the Referred Teacher is satisfactory, or that further assistance will not be productive. The Joint Committee may offer assistance beyond the one-year period. A copy as required. I. Copies of the Consulting Teacher's Final Report ’s reports shall be submitted to and discussed with the Referred Participating Teacher RPT to receive his/his or her input and signature before it is they are submitted to the Joint Committee. The Referred Participating Teacher shall sign the report to indicate participating Teacher’s signing of reports does not necessarily mean agreement, but rather that he/he or she has received a copycopy of each report. J. The Consulting Teacher’s Final Report shall include an anecdotal record of times met and topics discussed with the RPT. The Referred Participating Teacher It shall have also include a summary of the right to submit a written response that planned activities which were attempted and completed by the RPT. K. Compensation for Consulting Teachers shall be attached to the as follows: 1. A Consulting Teacher's reportTeacher for a RPT shall receive a stipend of $1,500 for developing an Assistance Plan, within ten (10) working days. The Referred Participating Teacher shall also have the right to request and meet with the Joint Committee to discuss the Consulting Teacher's report accompanied by an Association representative. 14.3.12 The results of the Referred Participating Teacher's participation in the PAR program shall be made available for placement in his/her personnel fileconducting teacher observations, and submitting progress and final reports. Additional hours beyond the contract workday may be used in the evaluation of the Referred Participating Teacher. 14.3.13 Upon the completion of the contracted term of service as a Consulting Teacher, if the Consulting Teacher were released from regular classroom duties, he/she shall be returned 14.3.14 The District shall defend and hold harmless individual members of approved by the Joint Committee and shall be compensated at the rate of $40.00 per hour. The Joint Committee may also elect to provide release time in lieu of hourly compensation, subject to approval of the Consulting Teacher’s immediate supervisor. 2. Except under special circumstances, a Consulting Teacher shall be assigned no more than one RPT in any one year. 3. Consulting Teachers from any lawsuit working with voluntary and/or beginning teachers shall be compensated at the rate of $40.00 per hour for a bank of hours approved by the Joint Committee. A Consulting Teacher may be assigned more than one voluntary or claim arising out of Beginning teacher as determined by the performance of their duties under this Program. The Association retains the right to participate in the litigationJoint Committee. 14.3.15 Consulting Teachers4. A Resource Professional hired to work with a RPT, Support Providers, and voluntary and/or beginning teacher members shall be compensated at the rate of $40.00 per hour for a bank of hours approved by the Joint Committee shall not be considered management or supervisory employees as defined in the Educational Employment Relations Act, and shall retain their status as bargaining unit membersCommittee.

Consulting Teachers. 14.3.1 A a. The Consulting Teacher is a permanent teacher who provides assistance to a Participating Teacher pursuant to the PAR program. Program. b. The qualifications for Consulting Teachers will have and maintain the Consulting Teacher shall be set forth in the Rules and Procedures, with the following minimum qualifications: (a1) Must be a permanent, credentialed, bargaining unit member.A valid clear California teaching credential (b2) Must have successfully taught Achieved permanent status in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District or three District 3) Maintain a current satisfactory evaluation with no areas indicating improvement needed 4) A minimum of the last five years, spending at least fifty percent seven (7) years of a full-time position providing instruction recent and successful classroom teaching experience 5) Ability to students.work cooperatively and effectively with other teachers and administrators (c6) With Association Representative Council approval, the minimum number of years in Article 13.3.1.b may be changed from three to two. Request must be in writing. (x) Xxxxx demonstrate Demonstrate exemplary teaching abilities, as indicated by effective communication skills, extensive ability 7) Extensive knowledge and mastery of subject matter, teaching strategies, instructional techniques, and mastery of a range of teaching classroom management strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different contexts 8) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing c. Once the Joint Panel determines that Consulting Teachers will be needed, a notice of vacancy will be posted at all school sites and in the District Office. 14.3.2 Each applicant d. Following classroom observations of all candidates, the Joint Panel shall select the Consulting Teachers. e. From the Participating Teacher’s prioritized list of Consulting Teachers, the Joint Panel will select one to assist a Participating Teacher. The assigned Consulting Teacher will be notified of the placement, and may petition the Panel for an assignment change. f. A Consulting Teacher’s term will be three (3) years. Consulting Teachers who are selected but not assigned shall remain in the Consulting Teacher pool for possible future assignment as long as they continue to meet the minimum qualifications. g. The Panel will monitor the interventions of the Consulting Teachers and may reassign a Consulting Teacher at any time because of specific needs of the PAR Program. The Panel will provide the Consulting Teacher with a written statement of the reasons for the position reassignment, and, at the request of the Consulting Teacher, will meet with him/her to discuss the reasons. h. A Consulting Teacher shall provide assistance to a Participating Teacher in improving instructional performance. This assistance may include, but not be required limited to, the following activities: 1) Reviewing a Principal’s summary report of concerns based upon the Participating Teacher’s unsatisfactory performance evaluations in the areas of knowledge of subject matter and/or instructional strategies. 2) Meeting with the Participating Teacher first and then the principal to submitgain a better understanding of the type of assistance that is needed. 3) Developing goals and a plan of assistance in cooperation with the Principal and Participating Teacher, and submitting such to the Joint Panel. 4) Conducting multiple observations of the Participating Teacher during periods of classroom instruction with both pre-observation and post- observation conferences. These observations should be a combination of scheduled and unscheduled visits. 5) Meeting frequently with the Participating Teacher and providing assistance to help him/her improve in the targeted areas. 6) Arranging for training and staff development activities to assist the Participating Teacher. 7) Arranging for the demonstration and observation of exemplary teaching practices for the Participating Teacher. 8) Meeting frequently with the principal and maintaining a cooperative working relationship. 9) Maintaining a log of observations, conferences, training, and interventions as well as keeping appropriate records of the Participating Teacher’s progress. 10) Providing written reports, at least every 6-8 weeks, to the Participating Teacher, Principal, and the Joint Panel that address the observations, conferences, training, interventions, and progress of the Participating Teacher. All reports shall be signed by the Consulting Teacher, Participating Teacher, and the Principal prior to submission to the Panel. 11) Submitting a final written report to the Joint Panel by April 1 which shall include: a) From a site principal or other school district administrator and,A summary of the assistance provided to the Participating Teacher. b) From an Association memberAn assessment of the Program’s effectiveness for the Participating Teacher. 14.3.3 Consulting Teachers shall be selected c) Copies of all logs and submitted for approval to the Governing Board by five (5progress reports. 12) affirmative votes Making available, as part of the Joint Committee following classroom observations by Participating Teacher’s annual evaluation, the committee membersresults of the teacher’s participation in the PAR. 14.3.4 i. A Consulting Teacher shall be provided necessary release time as approved by the Joint Committee. 14.3.5 A Consulting Teacher who has been selected to fill an administrative position within the District may not continue conduct observations, attend training sessions, and complete other responsibilities related to serve his/her duties as a Consulting Teacher. 14.3.6 The Joint Committee will monitor and evaluate . For activities that extend beyond or take place after the effectiveness of the Consulting Teachers and make decisions regarding their continuation in the program. The Joint Committee may remove regular workday, a Consulting Teacher from the position shall be compensated at any time because of the specific needs of the PAR ProgramConsulting Teacher rate of pay, unsatisfactory performance except during training sessions and meetings with the Joint Panel. In such cases, the rate of pay shall be the Task Force rate of pay. Total compensation shall not exceed an annual sum of four thousand dollars ($4,000). A budget of two thousand dollars ($2,000) shall be available for the Consulting TeacherTeacher and Participating Teacher to utilize for release time, or training sessions, and materials. An appeal for other reasons which serve the PAR Program's best interest. Prior additional hours and/or funds may be made to the effective date of such removal, the Joint Committee will meet with the Consulting TeacherPanel. 14.3.7 Consulting Teachers shall assist Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, in-servicing, referring, or by any other activities which, in their professional judgement, will assist the Participating Teacher. 14.3.8 The j. A Consulting Teacher shall meet with the Referred Participating Teacher continue to discuss the PAR program, establish mutually agreed upon performance goals, develop the improvement plan, and develop a process for determining successful completion of the plan. The Consulting Teacher shall conduct multiple observations of the Referred Participating Teacher's performance with students, and shall meet with provide assistance to the Participating Teacher to review and discuss observations. 14.3.9 The Referred Participating Teacher shall be entitled to review all reports generated by the Consulting Teacher prior to their submission to the Joint Committee and to have affixed thereto his/her comments. To effectuate this right, the Consulting Teacher shall provide the Participating Teacher being reviewed with copies of such reports at least ten (10) working days prior to any such meeting. 14.3.10 The Consulting Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Referred Participating Teacher and provide periodic written reports to the Referred Participating Teacher for discussion and review, prior to sending periodic written reports to the Joint Committee. 14.3.11 The Consulting Teacher shall provide assistance, not to exceed one school year, to the Referred Teacher until he/she concludes that the teaching performance of the Referred Teacher is satisfactory, or that further assistance will not be productive. The Joint Committee may offer assistance beyond the onewith a possible 6-year period. A copy of the Consulting Teacher's Final Report shall be submitted to and discussed with the Referred Participating Teacher to receive his/her input before it is submitted to month extension by the Joint Committee. The Referred Participating Teacher shall sign the report to indicate that he/she received a copy. The Referred Participating Teacher shall have the right to submit a written response that shall be attached to the Consulting Teacher's report, within ten (10) working days. The Referred Participating Teacher shall also have the right to request and meet with the Joint Committee to discuss the Consulting Teacher's report accompanied by an Association representativePanel. 14.3.12 The results of the Referred Participating Teacher's participation in the PAR program shall be made available for placement in his/her personnel file, and may be used in the evaluation of the Referred Participating Teacher. 14.3.13 Upon the completion of the contracted term of service as a Consulting Teacher, if the Consulting Teacher were released from regular classroom duties, he/she shall be returned 14.3.14 The District shall defend and hold harmless individual members of the Joint Committee and Consulting Teachers from any lawsuit or claim arising out of the performance of their duties under this Program. The Association retains the right to participate in the litigation. 14.3.15 Consulting Teachers, Support Providers, and teacher members of the Joint Committee shall not be considered management or supervisory employees as defined in the Educational Employment Relations Act, and shall retain their status as bargaining unit members.