Common use of Consulting Teachers Clause in Contracts

Consulting Teachers. 31.1.3.1 The consulting teachers will serve in three capacities as needed: a) as consulting teachers to teachers referred for mandatory review, b) as consulting teachers for teachers in voluntary assistance; and c) as coordinators for the Assistance Program administered under PAR funds. 31.1.3.2 A base number of consulting teachers will be set at two (2); the Review Panel will determine if more are needed based on the number of mandatory reviews and assistance referrals. The Panel may adjust this number as needed. 31.1.3.3 The consulting teachers will serve for a term of two years with the terms arranged to be staggered. Consulting teachers not serving in a mandatory review capacity shall be used to support assistance activities as directed by the Assistance Council. 31.1.3.4 Consulting teachers are selected by the Review Panel who establishes a selection process. The selection process shall include provisions for classroom observation of the candidates for consulting teacher by the Review Panel. In order to be selected as a consulting teacher, the teacher must apply and possess the following requisite minimum qualifications: 31.1.3.4.1 A California standard teaching credential with permanent status; 31.1.3.4.2 A minimum of four (4) years of recent classroom teaching experience. 31.1.3.4.3 Demonstrated exemplary teaching ability defined in Education Code 44500, as reflected in the applicant’s ability to demonstrate teaching competence in California Standards for the Teaching Profession, and as reflected in the applicant’s performance evaluations; 31.1.3.4.4 Demonstrated ability to present issues forcefully in a tactful way and to confront resistive behavior; 31.1.3.4.5 Demonstrated positive personal relations in collaboration, team building, and confidentiality; 31.1.3.4.6 Demonstrated advanced knowledge of adult development and support roles that may include training in observation, data collection, coaching and other skill areas as identified by the review panel.