Common use of Master Teacher Program Clause in Contracts

Master Teacher Program. Any teacher who meets the following qualifications shall qualify as a Master Teacher. A. Any teacher who has been employed by the Onsted Community Schools for at least fifteen (15) years or is on the final step of the salary schedule may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program during the teacher‟s final two (2) years of employment. B. An eligible teacher may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program by notifying the Superintendent in writing not later than May 1st of the year proceeding the desired participation year. A plan will be developed by the teacher and building administrator. A copy of the plan will be submitted annually, to the building administrator and Superintendent for approval by May 15th of the same year. C. Each Master Teacher and the District shall execute a Master Teacher contract, which shall describe the additional duties and responsibilities to be performed by the teacher. Paid Schedule B duties and assignments shall not qualify as additional duties for Master Teacher purposes. The Master Teacher duties may include the following or similar duties:  Resource Consultant  Curriculum Review and/or Development  Mentor  School Improvement or NCA Responsibilities  Staff Development  Exploration and Implementation of Technologies  Student Testing duties and responsibilities  Student Assemblies  Special projects with students  Extra Teaching duties (perhaps teaching or supervising during planning period for a portion of the year)  Additional duties or responsibilities as mutually determined D. The Board will pay to the teacher the stipend specified in Schedule B for Master Teacher. E. A Master Teacher who does not retire or otherwise leave the employ of the District at the end of the program is removed from the Master Teacher program for failing to perform the additional duties required by the teacher‟s Master Teacher contract (or who leaves the program before the end of the program period) and shall reimburse the District for all Master Teacher stipends received plus retirement contributions and FICA taxes paid by the District on such stipends. Reimbursement may be a lump sum payment or a reduction in the teacher‟s salary over a period not to exceed one (1) year. F. Master Teacher compensation shall only be paid for duties actually performed. If a Master Teacher for any reason, including death or disability, performs only a part of the duties required by the Master Teacher Contract, the compensation shall be prorated based on the duties actually performed. Pro- ration does not apply to daily absences, but does apply to extended absences. Each Trimester during the Master Teaching duty, the participating teacher will provide a report of progress and status on assignment to the building administrator and Superintendent. A teacher failing to make sufficient or satisfactory progress may request the assistance of the building administrator, or possibly be asked to terminate the agreement. Teacher Salary Schedule STEP 2012-13 (0%) 2012-13 (0%) BA BA +42/ MA 0 37,645 40,047 1 39,116 41,727 2 40,640 43,481 3 42,225 45,307 4 43,873 47,209 5 45,582 49,193 6 47,362 51,258 7 49,207 53,411 8 51,126 55,655 9 53,121 57,993 10 55,192 60,427 15 59,498 65,504 20 63,188 70,155 25 73,557 Beginning with September 1, 2004, credit hours will be pre-approved by the Superintendent for the BA +42 lane. All past credit hours from an accredited university/college earned prior to August 31, 2004, will be honored.

Master Teacher Program. Any teacher who meets the following qualifications shall qualify as a Master Teacher.: A. Any teacher who has been employed by the Onsted Community Schools for at least fifteen (15) years or is on the final step of the salary schedule may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program during the teacher‟s teacher’s final two (2) years of employment. B. An eligible teacher may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program by notifying the Superintendent in writing not later than May 1st of the year proceeding the desired participation year. A plan will be developed by the teacher and building administrator. A copy of the plan will be submitted annually, annually to the building administrator and Superintendent for approval by May 15th of the same year. C. Each Master Teacher and the District shall execute a Master Teacher contract, which shall describe the additional duties and responsibilities to be performed by the teacher. Paid Schedule B duties and assignments shall not qualify as additional duties for Master Teacher purposes. The Master Teacher duties may include the following or similar duties:  • Resource Consultant  • Curriculum Review and/or Development  • Mentor  • School Improvement or NCA Responsibilities  • Staff Development  • Exploration and Implementation of Technologies  • Student Testing duties and responsibilities  • Student Assemblies  • Special projects with students  • Extra Teaching duties (perhaps teaching or supervising during planning period for a portion of the year)  • Additional duties or responsibilities as mutually determined D. The Onsted Board of Education will pay to the teacher the stipend specified in Schedule B for Master Teacher. E. A Master Teacher who does not retire or otherwise leave the employ of the District at the end of the program program, is removed from the Master Teacher program for failing to perform the additional duties required by the teacher‟s teacher’s Master Teacher contract (contract, or who leaves the program before the end of the program period) and period shall reimburse the District for all Master Teacher stipends received plus retirement contributions and FICA taxes paid by the District on such stipends. Reimbursement may be a lump sum payment or a reduction in the teacher‟s teacher’s salary over a period not to exceed one (1) year. F. Master Teacher compensation shall only be paid for duties actually performed. If a Master Teacher for any reason, including death or disability, performs only a part of the duties required by the Master Teacher Contract, the compensation shall be prorated based on the duties actually performed. Pro- ration does not apply to daily absences, but does apply to extended absences. Each Trimester Semester during the Master Teaching duty, the participating teacher will provide a report of progress and status on assignment to the building administrator and Superintendent. A teacher failing to make sufficient or satisfactory progress may request the assistance of the building administrator, or possibly be asked to terminate the agreement. Teacher Salary Schedule STEP 2012-13 (0%) 2012-13 (0%) BA BA +42/ MA BA BA +42/ MA BA BA +42/ MA 0 36,362 38,681 36,998 39,358 37,645 40,047 1 37,782 40,304 38,443 41,009 39,116 41,727 2 39,254 41,998 39,941 42,733 40,640 43,481 3 40,785 43,762 41,499 44,528 42,225 45,307 4 42,376 45,599 43,118 46,397 43,873 47,209 5 44,028 47,515 44,798 48,347 45,582 49,193 6 45,746 49,510 46,547 50,376 47,362 51,258 7 47,529 51,589 48,361 52,492 49,207 53,411 8 49,383 53,757 50,247 54,698 51,126 55,655 9 51,309 56,016 52,207 56,996 53,121 57,993 10 53,310 58,367 54,243 59,388 55,192 60,427 15 57,469 63,270 58,475 64,377 59,498 65,504 20 61,033 67,762 62,101 68,948 63,188 70,155 25 71,049 72,292 73,557 Beginning with September 1, 2004, credit hours will be pre-approved by the Superintendent for the BA +42 lane. All past credit hours from an accredited university/college earned prior to August 31, 2004, will be honored.

Master Teacher Program. Any teacher who meets the following qualifications shall qualify as a Master Teacher. A. Any teacher who has been employed by the Onsted Community Schools for at least fifteen (15) years or is on the final step of the salary schedule may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program during the teacher‟s final two (2) years of employment. B. An eligible teacher may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program by notifying the Superintendent in writing not later than May 1st of the year proceeding the desired participation year. A plan will be developed by the teacher and building administrator. A copy of the plan will be submitted annually, to the building administrator and Superintendent for approval by May 15th of the same year. C. Each Master Teacher and the District shall execute a Master Teacher contract, which shall describe the additional duties and responsibilities to be performed by the teacher. Paid Schedule B duties and assignments shall not qualify as additional duties for Master Teacher purposes. The Master Teacher duties may include the following or similar duties:  Resource Consultant  Curriculum Review and/or Development  Mentor  School Improvement or NCA Responsibilities  Staff Development  Exploration and Implementation of Technologies  Student Testing duties and responsibilities  Student Assemblies  Special projects with students  Extra Teaching duties (perhaps teaching or supervising during planning period for a portion of the year)  Additional duties or responsibilities as mutually determined D. The Board will pay to the teacher the stipend specified in Schedule B for Master Teacher. E. A Master Teacher who does not retire or otherwise leave the employ of the District at the end of the program is removed from the Master Teacher program for failing to perform the additional duties required by the teacher‟s Master Teacher contract (or who leaves the program before the end of the program period) and shall reimburse the District for all Master Teacher stipends received plus retirement contributions and FICA taxes paid by the District on such stipends. Reimbursement may be a lump sum payment or a reduction in the teacher‟s salary over a period not to exceed one (1) year. F. Master Teacher compensation shall only be paid for duties actually performed. If a Master Teacher for any reason, including death or disability, performs only a part of the duties required by the Master Teacher Contract, the compensation shall be prorated based on the duties actually performed. Pro- ration does not apply to daily absences, but does apply to extended absences. Each Trimester during the Master Teaching duty, the participating teacher will provide a report of progress and status on assignment to the building administrator and Superintendent. A teacher failing to make sufficient or satisfactory progress may request the assistance of the building administrator, or possibly be asked to terminate the agreement. Teacher Salary Schedule STEP 20122011-13 12 (0%) 20122011-13 12 (0%) BA BA +42/ MA 0 37,645 40,047 1 39,116 41,727 2 40,640 43,481 3 42,225 45,307 4 43,873 47,209 5 45,582 49,193 6 47,362 51,258 7 49,207 53,411 8 51,126 55,655 9 53,121 57,993 10 55,192 60,427 15 59,498 65,504 20 63,188 70,155 25 73,557 Beginning with September 1, 2004, credit hours will be pre-approved by the Superintendent for the BA +42 lane. All past credit hours from an accredited university/college earned prior to August 31, 2004, will be honored.. For the 2011-12 School Year, each O.E.A. member will be paid a one-time $250 off schedule stipend to be paid before September 30, 2011. If Fall 2011 Enrollment on Count Day (October 5, 2011) is 1,567.5 or higher (increase of 31.5 students from budgeted enrollment projection), all OEA employees will receive a 0.5% increase on Salary Schedule A. I. Annual Increments

Master Teacher Program. Any teacher who meets the following qualifications shall qualify as a Master Teacher. A. Any teacher who has been employed by the Onsted Community Schools for at least fifteen (15) years or is on the final step of the salary schedule may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program during the teacher‟s teacher’s final two (2) years of employment. B. An eligible teacher may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program by notifying the Superintendent in writing not later than May 1st of the year proceeding preceding the desired participation year. A plan will be developed by the teacher and building administrator. A copy of the plan will be submitted annually, to the building administrator and Superintendent for approval by May 15th of the same year. C. Each Master Teacher and the District shall execute a Master Teacher contract, which shall describe the additional duties and responsibilities to be performed by the teacher. Paid Schedule B duties and assignments shall not qualify as additional duties for Master Teacher purposes. The Master Teacher duties may include the following or similar duties:  ● Resource Consultant  ● Curriculum Review and/or Development  ● Mentor  ● School Improvement or NCA Responsibilities  ● Staff Development  ● Exploration and Implementation of Technologies  ● Student Testing duties and responsibilities  ● Student Assemblies  ● Special projects with students  ● Extra Teaching duties (perhaps teaching or supervising during planning period for a portion of the year)  ● Additional duties or responsibilities as mutually determined D. The Board will pay to the teacher the stipend specified in Schedule B for Master Teacher. E. A Master Teacher who does not retire or otherwise leave the employ employment of the District at the end of the program is removed from the Master Teacher program for failing to perform the additional duties required by the teacher‟s teacher’s Master Teacher contract (or who leaves the program before the end of the program period) and shall reimburse the District for all Master Teacher stipends received plus retirement contributions and FICA taxes paid by the District on such stipends. Reimbursement may be a lump sum payment or a reduction in the teacher‟s teacher’s salary over a period not to exceed one (1) year. F. Master Teacher compensation shall only be paid for duties actually performed. If a Master Teacher for any reason, including death or disability, performs only a part of the duties required by the Master Teacher Contract, the compensation shall be prorated based on the duties actually performed. Pro- Pro-ration does not apply to daily absences, but does apply to extended absences. Each Trimester Semester /Trimester during the Master Teaching duty, the participating teacher will provide a report of progress and status on assignment to the building administrator and Superintendent. A teacher failing to make sufficient or satisfactory progress may request the assistance of the building administrator, or possibly be asked to terminate the agreement. Teacher Salary Schedule STEP 2012● Employees shall be placed on appropriate step and lane using their 2023-13 (0%) 2012-13 (0%) BA BA +42/ MA 0 37,645 40,047 1 39,116 41,727 2 40,640 43,481 2024 salary and not years of service to Onsted Community Schools. ● Employees shall advance up to 3 42,225 45,307 4 43,873 47,209 5 45,582 49,193 6 47,362 51,258 7 49,207 53,411 8 51,126 55,655 9 53,121 57,993 10 55,192 60,427 15 59,498 65,504 20 63,188 70,155 25 73,557 Beginning with September 1, 2004, credit hours steps in appropriate lane after being placed. ● Lane changes will be pre-approved by granted for eligible employees. Opportunity to earn "performance pay" on the Superintendent for the BA +42 lane. All past credit hours from an accredited university/college earned prior to August 31, 2004, will be honoreddistrict evaluation instrument and process.

Master Teacher Program. Any teacher Teacher who meets the following qualifications shall qualify as a Master Teacher. A. 1. Any teacher who has been employed by the Onsted Community Schools for at least fifteen (15) years or is on the final step of the salary schedule may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program during the teacher‟s teacher’s final two (2) years of employment. B. 2. An eligible teacher may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program by notifying the Superintendent in writing not later than May 1st of the year proceeding the desired participation year. A plan will be developed by the teacher and building administrator. , A copy of the plan will be submitted annually, to the building administrator and Superintendent for approval by May 15th of the same year. C. 3. Each Master Teacher and the District shall execute a Master Teacher contract, which shall describe the additional duties and responsibilities to be performed by the teacher. Paid Schedule B duties and assignments shall not qualify as additional duties for Master Teacher purposes. The Master Teacher duties may include the following or similar duties:  • Resource Consultant  • Curriculum Review and/or Development  • Mentor  • School Improvement or NCA Responsibilities  • Staff Development  • Exploration and Implementation of Technologies  • Student Testing duties and responsibilities  • Student Assemblies  • Special projects with students  • Extra Teaching duties (perhaps teaching or supervising during planning period for a portion of the year)  • Additional duties or responsibilities as mutually determined D. 4. The Onsted Board of Education will pay to the teacher the stipend specified in Schedule B for Master Teacher. E. 5. A Master Teacher who does not retire or otherwise leave the employ of the District at the end of the program program, is removed from the Master Teacher program for failing to perform the additional duties required by the teacher‟s teacher’s Master Teacher contract (contract, or who leaves the program before the end of the program period) and period shall reimburse the District for all Master Teacher stipends received plus retirement contributions and FICA taxes paid by the District on such stipends. Reimbursement may be a lump sum payment or a reduction in the teacher‟s teacher’s salary over a period not to exceed one (1) year. F. 6. Master Teacher compensation shall only be paid for duties actually performed. If a Master Teacher for any reason, including death or disability, performs only a part of the duties required by the Master Teacher Contract, the compensation shall be prorated based on the duties actually performed. Pro- ration does not apply to daily absences, but does apply to extended absences. Each Trimester Semester during the Master Teaching duty, the participating teacher will provide a report of progress and status on assignment to the building administrator and Superintendent. A teacher failing to make sufficient or satisfactory progress may request the assistance of the building administrator, or possibly be asked to terminate the agreement. Teacher Salary Schedule STEP 2012-13 (0%) 2012-13 (0%) BA BA +42/ MA BA BA +42/ MA BA BA +42/ MA 0 36,362 38,681 36,998 39,358 37,645 40,047 1 37,782 40,304 38,443 41,009 39,116 41,727 2 39,254 41,998 39,941 42,733 40,640 43,481 3 40,785 43,762 41,499 44,528 42,225 45,307 4 42,376 45,599 43,118 46,397 43,873 47,209 5 44,028 47,515 44,798 48,347 45,582 49,193 6 45,746 49,510 46,547 50,376 47,362 51,258 7 47,529 51,589 48,361 52,492 49,207 53,411 8 49,383 53,757 50,247 54,698 51,126 55,655 9 51,309 56,016 52,207 56,996 53,121 57,993 10 53,310 58,367 54,243 59,388 55,192 60,427 15 57,469 63,270 58,475 64,377 59,498 65,504 20 61,033 67,762 62,101 68,948 63,188 70,155 25 71,049 72,292 73,557 Beginning with September 1, 2004, credit hours will be pre-approved by the Superintendent for the BA +42 lane. All past credit hours from an accredited university/college earned prior to August 31, 2004, will be honored.