Common use of PERSONNEL Section A: Employment of Certificated Employees Clause in Contracts

PERSONNEL Section A: Employment of Certificated Employees. The Board shall in all instances employ teachers who are properly credentialed in accordance with applicable state laws, Washington Administrative Codes and by such other requirements as specified by the Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Classified personnel shall not be assigned to perform work in the instructional setting (classroom) which shall substitute or replace a teacher in his/her assignment or employment. This does not preclude teacher aides from assisting the teacher in providing instructional services to students provided such aides are under the direct supervision of a certificated employee. All teachers shall be placed on the annual salary schedule in accordance with the criteria for salary placement as contained in this contract.