Common use of PSA Teachers Clause in Contracts

PSA Teachers. 1. A PSA Teacher is a teacher who provided support or assistance to a Participating Teacher pursuant to the PSA Program. The qualification for the PSA Teacher shall be set forth in the Rules and Procedures, provided that the following shall constitute minimum qualifications: a. A credentialed classroom teacher with permanent status or a retired bargaining unit member. b. Have at least 5 years of experience as a classroom teacher c. Xxxxx demonstrate exemplary teaching ability, as indicated by effective communication skills, subject matter knowledge, and mastery of diverse range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different contexts. 2. PSA Teachers shall be selected by the unanimous recommendation of the PSA Panel. The PSA Panel may make classroom observations for purposes of selecting PSA teachers. 3. A PSA Teacher shall be provided release time necessary to provide services to the Volunteer Participating Teacher 4. Functions performed pursuant to this Article by bargaining unit employees or a retired bargaining unit member shall not constitute either management or supervisory functions. The non-retired PSA Teacher shall continue to have all the rights of bargaining unit members. 5. PSA Teachers shall have the responsibility for no more than a reasonable number of Volunteer Participating Teachers. Each Volunteer Participating Teacher shall receive a reasonable number of hours or assistance per semester from the PSA Teacher. PSA Teachers shall assist Volunteer Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, referring or by other activities, which, in their professional judgment, will assist the Volunteer Participating Teacher. 6. The PSA Teacher shall meet with the Volunteer Participating Teacher and the Principal to discuss the PSA Program, to establish mutually agreed upon performance goals, develop the assistance plan and develop a process for determining successful completion of PSA Program. 7. The PSA Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Volunteer Participating Teacher and shall provide periodic written reports to the Volunteer Participating Teacher for discussion and review. These reports shall only be given to Volunteer Participating Teacher. 8. The PSA Teacher may choose to terminate the assistance to the Volunteer Participating Teacher at any time.

PSA Teachers. 1. A PSA Teacher is a teacher who provided support or assistance to a Participating Teacher pursuant to the PSA Program. The qualification for the PSA Teacher shall be set forth in the Rules and Procedures, provided that the following shall constitute minimum qualifications: a. A credentialed classroom teacher with permanent status or a retired bargaining unit member. b. Have at least 5 years of experience as a classroom teacher c. Xxxxx Shall demonstrate exemplary teaching ability, as indicated by effective communication skills, subject matter knowledge, and mastery of diverse range of teaching strategies necessary to meet the needs of pupils in different contexts. 2. PSA Teachers shall be selected by the unanimous recommendation of the PSA Panel. The PSA Panel may make classroom observations for purposes of selecting PSA teachers. 3. A PSA Teacher shall be provided release time necessary to provide services to the Volunteer Participating Teacher 4. Functions performed pursuant to this Article by bargaining unit employees or a retired bargaining unit member shall not constitute either management or supervisory functions. The non-retired PSA Teacher shall continue to have all the rights of bargaining unit members. 5. PSA Teachers shall have the responsibility for no more than a reasonable number of Volunteer Participating Teachers. Each Volunteer Participating Teacher shall receive a reasonable number of hours or assistance per semester from the PSA Teacher. PSA Teachers shall assist Volunteer Participating Teachers by demonstrating, observing, coaching, conferencing, referring or by other activities, which, in their professional judgment, will assist the Volunteer Participating Teacher. 6. The PSA Teacher shall meet with the Volunteer Participating Teacher and the Principal to discuss the PSA Program, to establish mutually agreed upon performance goals, develop the assistance plan and develop a process for determining successful completion of PSA Program. 7. The PSA Teacher shall monitor the progress of the Volunteer Participating Teacher and shall provide periodic written reports to the Volunteer Participating Teacher for discussion and review. These reports shall only be given to Volunteer Participating Teacher. 8. The PSA Teacher may choose to terminate the assistance to the Volunteer Participating Teacher at any time.