Common use of Job Opportunities Clause in Contracts

Job Opportunities. a. Whenever a job opportunity, vacancy, federal or state funded position shall occur or a new position be created which is not of a promotional nature, teachers in the Lincoln School System shall be given preference in filling such job opportunity, vacancy, or position. The time limits and regulations for the posting of Job Opportunity notices shall be the same as those governing Assignment and Transfer. b. All teachers, regularly assigned to teach in the School System, who have filed written applications, shall be given preference for jobs for which additional compensation is provided, and for all federally funded programs. c. Where other qualifications for the positions mentioned above are equal, selection shall be made on the basis of seniority. d. All applicants from within the Lincoln School System shall receive a letter from the Superintendent or his/her designee within ten (10) days of the appointment either notifying them that they have or have not been appointed. e. Where the other provisions of this article have been met, not being given the position will not constitute a grievance. f. In the event that a job vacancy exists for the position of Department Chairperson, or in the event that a new position of Department Chairperson is created, a posting will take place within the building in which that vacancy exists. Teachers from within the said department may apply for the vacant position and be considered for appointment. No person may be eligible for the position of Department Chairperson unless they are a member of the department for which the vacancy exists. g. For the purposes of assignment and transfer, teachers whose assignments reflect professional responsibilities in more than one (1) building shall be considered assigned to the building where the majority of their scheduled responsibilities occur. A teacher who is assigned to a building for at least .5 FTE of his/her professional responsibilities shall not be considered involuntarily transferred when his/her schedule is administratively changed, provided that he/she retains at least .5 FTE in the same building. Systemwide assignments shall not be contrived so as to prevent teachers in these assignments from securing assignment to a specific building. h. In the event that a teacher has an assignment that includes equal FTE ratios in two or more buildings, the teacher’s home school status and subsequent transfer status shall be determined by mutual agreement of Director of Student Services or the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Professional Development, and the Union in the event that a schedule change becomes necessary. If the parties cannot so agree, the matter shall be appealed to the Superintendent, whose decision may be grieved at level two. i. In the event there is only one internal candidate for the following positions: Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language Pathologist, Social Worker, Psychologist, Diagnostic Prescriptive Teacher, Guidance Counselor, School Nurse, Math Coach, Technology Coach, Literacy Coach, and Induction Coach, the Superintendent, outlines in MOA page 87, section 3a-1, may interview outside candidates as long as no members becomes displaced from employment. j. The District shall duly consider the following categories in determining a transfer, assignment or promotion: a. Qualifications which shall include experience in an actual job held, including special qualifications that may be required or educationally desirable for a position and must be student focused. b. Certifications held including Highly Qualified Status and National Board Certification. c. Professional development each applicant has engaged in. d. Participation on professional/district level/school level committees. e. Work history with the District including, but not limited to: attendance, effectiveness within various student populations, student achievement/results, recent experience in relevant subject matter. f. Result of evaluations.

Job Opportunities. a. Whenever a job opportunity, vacancy, federal or state funded position shall occur or a new position be created which is not of a promotional nature, teachers in the Lincoln School System shall be given preference in filling such job opportunity, vacancy, or position. The time limits and regulations for the posting of Job Opportunity notices shall be the same as those governing Assignment and Transfer. b. All teachers, regularly assigned to teach in the School System, who have filed written applications, shall be given preference for jobs for which additional compensation is provided, and for all federally funded programs. c. Where other qualifications for the positions mentioned above are equal, selection shall be made on the basis of seniority. d. All applicants from within the Lincoln School System shall receive a letter from the Superintendent or his/her designee within ten (10) days of the appointment either notifying them that they have or have not been appointed. e. Where the other provisions of this article have been met, not being given the position will not constitute a grievance. f. In the event that a job vacancy exists for the position of Department Chairperson, or in the event that a new position of Department Chairperson is created, a posting will take place within the building in which that vacancy exists. Teachers from within the said department may apply for the vacant position and be considered for appointment. No person may be eligible for the position of Department Chairperson unless they are a member of the department for which the vacancy exists. g. For the purposes of assignment and transfer, teachers whose assignments reflect professional responsibilities in more than one (1) building shall be considered assigned to the building where the majority of their scheduled responsibilities occur. A teacher who is assigned to a building for at least .5 FTE of his/her professional responsibilities shall not be considered involuntarily transferred when his/her schedule is administratively changed, provided that he/she retains at least .5 FTE in the same building. Systemwide assignments shall not be contrived so as to prevent teachers in these assignments from securing assignment to a specific building. h. In the event that a teacher has an assignment that includes equal FTE ratios in two or more buildings, the teacher’s home school status and subsequent transfer status shall be determined by mutual agreement of Director of Student Services or the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Professional Development, and the Union in the event that a schedule change becomes necessary. If the parties cannot so agree, the matter shall be appealed to the Superintendent, whose decision may be grieved at level two. i. In the event there is only one internal candidate applies for a position, he/she will be vetted through the above process. If the District determines that the sole internal candidate is not suitable, the candidate will be interviewed by the recommending principal. If the recommending principal determines that the candidate is not suitable, said principal shall specify the reasons for the decision in writing and provide such notice to the applicant, union president and Superintendent within 48 hours of said decision, then the District may advertise externally. All decisions regarding above language are subject to the grievance process. for the following positions: Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language Pathologist, Social Worker, Psychologist, Diagnostic Prescriptive Teacher, Guidance Counselor, School Nurse, Math Coach, Technology Coach, Literacy Coach, and Induction Coach, the Superintendent, outlines in MOA page 87, section 3a-1, may interview outside candidates as long as no members becomes displaced from employment. j. The District shall duly consider the following categories in determining a transfer, assignment or promotion: a. Qualifications which shall include experience in an actual job held, including special qualifications that may be required or educationally desirable for a position and must be student focused. b. Certifications held including Highly Qualified Status and National Board Certification. c. Professional development each applicant has engaged in. d. Participation on professional/district level/school level committees. e. Work history with the District including, but not limited to: attendance, effectiveness within various student populations, student achievement/results, recent experience in relevant subject matter. f. Result of evaluations.

Job Opportunities. a. Whenever a job opportunity, vacancy, federal or state funded position shall occur or a new position be created which is not of a promotional nature, teachers in the Lincoln School System shall be given preference in filling such job opportunity, vacancy, or position. The time limits and regulations for the posting of Job Opportunity notices shall be the same as those governing Assignment and Transfer. b. All teachers, regularly assigned to teach in the School System, who have filed written applications, shall be given preference for jobs for which additional compensation is provided, and for all federally funded programs. c. Where other qualifications for the positions mentioned above are equal, selection shall be made on the basis of seniority. d. All applicants from within the Lincoln School System shall receive a letter from the Superintendent or his/her designee within ten (10) days of the appointment either notifying them that they have or have not been appointed. e. Where the other provisions of this article have been met, not being given the position will not constitute a grievance. f. In the event that a job vacancy exists for the position of Department Chairperson, or in the event that a new position of Department Chairperson is created, a posting will take place within the building in which that vacancy exists. Teachers from within the said department may apply for the vacant position and be considered for appointment. No person may be eligible for the position of Department Chairperson unless they are a member of the department for which the vacancy exists. g. For the purposes of assignment and transfer, teachers whose assignments reflect professional responsibilities in more than one (1) building shall be considered assigned to the building where the majority of their scheduled responsibilities occur. A teacher who is assigned to a building for at least .5 FTE of his/her professional responsibilities shall not be considered involuntarily transferred when his/her schedule is administratively changed, provided that he/she retains at least .5 FTE in the same building. Systemwide assignments shall not be contrived so as to prevent teachers in these assignments from securing assignment to a specific building. h. In the event that a teacher has an assignment that includes equal FTE ratios in two or more buildings, the teacher’s home school status and subsequent transfer status shall be determined by mutual agreement of Director of Student Services or the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Professional Development, and the Union in the event that a schedule change becomes necessary. If the parties cannot so agree, the matter shall be appealed to the Superintendent, whose decision may be grieved at level two. i. In the event there is only one internal candidate for the following positions: Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language Pathologist, Social Worker, Psychologist, Diagnostic Prescriptive Teacher, Guidance Counselor, School Nurse, Math Coach, Technology Coach, Literacy Coach, and Induction Coach, the Superintendent, outlines in MOA page 87, section 3a-1, may interview outside candidates as long as no members becomes displaced from employment. j. The District shall duly consider the following categories in determining a transfer, assignment or promotion: a. Qualifications which shall include experience in an actual job held, including special qualifications that may be required or educationally desirable for a position and must be student focused. b. Certifications held including Highly Qualified Status and National Board Certification. c. Professional development each applicant has engaged in. d. Participation on professional/district level/school level committees. e. Work history with the District including, but not limited to: attendance, effectiveness within various student populations, student achievement/results, recent experience in relevant subject matter. f. Result of evaluations.