Facilitators. a. A Peer Facilitator is a bargaining unit member with permanent status selected to work as a Facilitator within the System of Professional Growth. i. Selection Process: a). The following shall constitute minimum qualifications for the Peer Facilitator: (i) A credentialed, or the equivalent certification, bargaining unit member, with permanent status. (ii) Five (5) years of recent experience in the district, in classroom instruction and/or direct service to students. (iii) A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in classroom teaching and/or direct service to students. (iv) Demonstrate exemplary ability to support student progress, as indicated by, among other things, effective interpersonal communication skills, subject matter knowledge and mastery of a range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different contexts. (v) Submit two (2) references from individuals with specific knowledge of his or her expertise as follows: a. A reference from an immediate supervisor or other district administrator. b. A reference from a practitioner. b). All applications and references shall be treated with confidentiality. c). The term of the Peer Facilitator shall be four (4) years, and a member may not serve in the position for more than one (1) consecutive term. d). For the initial year of selection, terms will be staggered at four (4), five (5) and six (6) years as determined by lottery. e). In order to preserve the integrity of the position and fulfill the intent of the System of Professional Growth, Peer Facilitators may not enter into an administrative training program during his or her term nor be appointed to an administrative position during such a term, nor be appointed to any such position for one school year following their term.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
