Common use of Teacher Coaches – Application and Selection Clause in Contracts

Teacher Coaches – Application and Selection. a. Classroom teachers may apply for a Teacher Coach position on a form prepared by the Panel. Notice of an opening based upon the expiration of the term of another Teacher Coach shall be posted at each school site no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the term. However, when a vacancy is created due to the need for additional or replacement Teacher Coach and the Panel determines that further applications are desired, the notice shall be posted as soon as practical. b. Applicants for Teacher Coaches shall submit an application with two letters of recommendation as outlined below: • A confidential assessment from the applicant’s evaluator. • A reference from a currently teaching Association member. Based on a review of the application and the letters of recommendation, the Panel shall select candidates for an interview. c. The Panel shall have access to past performance evaluations of the applicants. d. All applications, evaluations and references shall be treated with confidentiality. e. Part of the interview process shall include the observation of each candidate according to procedures determined by the Panel. f. The Panel shall interview selected applicants and designate one Teacher Coach from each school site per every group of 25 unit members assigned to the site. The selected Teacher Coaches shall agree to commit themselves to: • Completing a Panel-reviewed training program designed in keeping with the Teacher Coach program’s purpose. • Teacher Coach service for a minimum of two years.

Teacher Coaches – Application and Selection. a. Classroom teachers may apply for a Teacher Coach position on a form prepared by the Panel. Notice of an opening based upon the expiration of the term of another Teacher Coach shall be posted at each school site no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the term. However, when a vacancy is created due to the need for additional or replacement Teacher Coach and the Panel determines that further applications are desired, the notice shall be posted as soon as practical. b. Applicants for Teacher Coaches shall submit an application with two letters of recommendation as outlined below: • A confidential assessment from the applicant’s evaluator. • A reference from a currently teaching Association member. Based on a review of the application and the letters of recommendation, the Panel shall select candidates for an interview. c. The Panel shall have access to past performance evaluations of the applicants. d. All applications, evaluations and references shall be treated with confidentiality. e. Part of the interview process shall include the observation of each candidate according to procedures determined by the Panel. f. The Panel shall interview selected applicants and designate one Teacher Coach from each school site per every group of 25 unit members assigned to the site. The selected Teacher Coaches shall agree to commit themselves to: • Completing a Panel-reviewed training program designed in keeping with the Teacher Coach program’s purpose. • Teacher Coach service for a minimum of two years.