Common use of ELL Caseloads Clause in Contracts

ELL Caseloads. The District will make a good faith effort to equalize workload and minimize the number of buildings assigned for ELL staff members. Any ELL classroom teacher who faces inequitable challenges in meeting WLPT II responsibilities because of an extra heavy workload shall first explore options for assistance from professional colleagues within the district, which may include building teams when appropriate. Workload could be heavier than usual because of challenges such as additional students on the employee's caseload, particular students with unique needs, traveling between multiple buildings, special assignments, or the due dates of required documents. If an ELL teacher's workload issue cannot be solved within the group of colleagues, the employee and the principal and/or district administrator assigned to supervise ELL teachers shall confer and develop a plan of action satisfactory to the employee within five working days. The parties will initiate the plan of action within five working days of said conferences. Options may include but are not limited to the following:  Hiring of additional staff  The assignment of paraeducator or clerical assistance  Reallocation of responsibilities for particular students  Additional paid time  Overload pay at $15 per day  Additional release time  Reallocation of non-ELL responsibilities If the overload concern cannot be resolved at this level, the staff person and the principal/district administrator shall, individually or mutually, refer the issue to the PK-12 administrator. A conference will be held within five (5) working days to discuss the issue(s) and the parties will initiate a mutually agreed to plan of action to resolve the overload within five (5) working days of said conference.

ELL Caseloads. The District will make a good faith effort to equalize workload and minimize the number of buildings assigned for ELL staff members. Any ELL classroom teacher who faces inequitable challenges in meeting WLPT II responsibilities because of an extra heavy workload shall first explore options for assistance from professional colleagues within the district, which may include building teams when appropriate. Workload could be heavier than usual because of challenges such as additional students on the employee's caseload, particular students with unique needs, traveling between multiple buildings, special assignments, or the due dates of required documents. If an ELL teacher's workload issue cannot be solved within the group of colleagues, the employee and the principal and/or district administrator assigned to supervise ELL teachers shall confer and develop a plan of action satisfactory to the employee within five working days. The parties will initiate the plan of action within five working days of said conferences. Options may include but are not limited to the following:  Hiring of additional staff  The assignment of paraeducator or clerical assistance  Reallocation of responsibilities for particular students  Additional paid time  Overload pay at $15 per day  Additional release time  Reallocation of non-ELL responsibilities If the overload concern cannot be resolved at this level, the staff person and the principal/district administrator shall, individually or mutually, refer the issue to the PK-12 K-12 administrator. A conference will be held within five (5) working days to discuss the issue(s) and the parties will initiate a mutually agreed to plan of action to resolve the overload within five (5) working days of said conference.

ELL Caseloads. The District will make a good faith effort to equalize workload and minimize the number of buildings assigned for ELL staff members. Any ELL classroom teacher who faces inequitable challenges in meeting WLPT II responsibilities because of an extra heavy workload shall first explore options for assistance from professional colleagues within the district, which may include building teams when appropriate. Workload could be heavier than usual because of challenges such as additional students on the employee's caseload, particular students with unique needs, traveling between multiple buildings, special assignments, or the due dates of required documents. If an ELL teacher's workload issue cannot be solved within the group of colleagues, the employee and the principal and/or district administrator assigned to supervise ELL teachers shall confer and develop a plan of action satisfactory to the employee within five working days. The parties will initiate the plan of action within five working days of said conferences. Options may include but are not limited to the following:  • Hiring of additional staff  • The assignment of paraeducator or clerical assistance  • Reallocation of responsibilities for particular students  • Additional paid time  Overload pay at $15 per day  • Additional release time  • Reallocation of non-ELL responsibilities If the overload concern cannot be resolved at this level, the staff person and the principal/district administrator shall, individually or mutually, refer the issue to the PK-12 K-12 administrator. A conference will be held within five (5) working days to discuss the issue(s) and the parties will initiate a mutually agreed to plan of action to resolve the overload within five (5) working days of said conference.