Common use of Resident Educator Clause in Contracts

Resident Educator. 1. Each Resident Educator shall be given an initial orientation on the following matters: a. The pupils and community to be served; b. School policies, procedures, and routines consistent with this Agreement; c. Courses of study, competency-based education programs, and responsibilities for lesson plans consistent with this Agreement; d. The layout of the facilities of the assigned school building(s); e. The nature of the Resident Educator Program which will be provided; and, f. Additional information a Resident Educator may need to be adequately prepared for a specific assignment. 2. Each Resident Educator shall be provided with the following: a. Assistance in acquiring knowledge of the school curriculum, responsibilities for implementing that curriculum, and the instructional resources available for such implementation; b. Assistance with the management tasks identified as especially difficult for beginning teachers; c. Assistance in the improvement of instructional skills and classroom management; and d. The opportunity to consult/observe other teachers both within and outside of the District. e. The Resident Educator shall be provided release time for the purpose of observing classes, meetings with his/her Mentor, attending recommended workshops, assessment preparation, etc., coordinated with the Building Principal/Immediate Supervisor. Such time is in addition to any additional Professional Leave requested and approved pursuant to this Agreement. f. The Resident Educator is not required to complete an IPDP or to utilize the LPDC process. g. All reasonable efforts will be made by the Administration to assign an equitable workload/schedule to a Resident Educator.