Placement of Classroom Teachers. The Superintendent or designee decides placement decisions, when a vacancy exists, and when a posting is made. Consistent with Revised School Code Section 1248, classroom teacher placement decisions will be made by the Superintendent or designee in their discretion based on the following clear and transparent factors:
A. Staffing the curriculum with the most effective and qualified Teachers to instruct the applicable courses, grades, and school schedule.
B. Appropriate certification, approval, or authorization for all aspects of the assignment. The certification, approval, or authorization, as applicable, will be determined by the Revised School Code, MDE’s Teacher Certification Code, MDE's Rules for Special Education Programs and Services, and other applicable statutes and regulations.
C. Classroom Teacher placement decisions must be made based on effectiveness criteria established in Revised School Code Section 1249.
D. A “Vacancy” shall be defined as an unassigned, open position or a newly created position which the District intends to fill. Vacancies shall be posted a least five (5) business days prior to being filled.
E. Classroom Teachers must be fully qualified for all aspects of their assignments, as determined by the Board, based on documentation on file with the Superintendent’s office, including:
i. Compliance with applicable state or federal regulatory standards, including standards established as a condition to receipt of foundation, grant, or categorical funding;
ii. Credentials needed for District, school, or program accreditation;
iii. District-provided professional development, training, and academic preparation for an instructional assignment that is anticipated to contribute to the teacher’s effectiveness in that assignment and is integrated into instruction;
iv. Relevant special training, other than professional development or continuing education as required by state or federal law, and integration of that training into instruction in a meaningful way;
v. Disciplinary record, if any;
vi. Length of service in a grade level(s) or subject area(s);
vii. Recency of relevant and comparable teaching assignments;
viii. Previous effectiveness ratings;
ix. Punctuality and habitual use of unpaid days not protected my FMLA, ADA or other state or federal law;
x. Positive or negative rapport with colleagues, parents, and students;
xi. Ability to withstand the strain of teaching “standard” as defined by law;
xii. Compliance with state and federal law...
Placement of Classroom Teachers. 1. Internal classroom teachers who are determined by the District to meet the qualifications for the vacancy shall be interviewed for the position prior to considering external applicants. The District shall only fill a vacancy with an external applicant if no existing classroom teachers meet the qualification requirements for the vacancy set forth in this article.
2. The District will place the most qualified internal or external candidate in the vacancy. “Most Qualified” shall be determined by the District after consideration of the following:
