Common use of TEACHER EMPLOYMENT Clause in Contracts

TEACHER EMPLOYMENT. A. Credit will be recognized for a maximum of four (4) years military experience or a maximum of four (4) years alternative civilian service required by the Selective Service System. Credit, not to exceed two (2) years will be recognized for Peace Corps, VISTA or National Teacher Training Corps work. No credit will be given for less than a full year of service. B. Teachers with previous teaching experience in the Xxxxx Township School District may upon returning to the system receive up to full credit for such experience in the district plus full credit on the salary schedule for all outside teaching experience, military experience or alternative civilian service required by the Selective Service System. Peace Corps, VISTA or National Teacher Training Corps work up to the maximum set forth in Section A above. C. Teachers shall be notified of their contract and salary status for the ensuing year in accordance with State Law. D. Whenever possible, the Board agrees to employ only those teachers who meet the qualifications set by the State. E. In accordance with Article I.B.2 herein, all benefits set forth in this Agreement shall be prorated proportionately unless specifically stated otherwise. F. Unless otherwise altered by legislation, the fee paid to a teacher for mentoring a provisionally certified teacher shall be $550 per school year. Mentors shall be required to meet with their assigned mentees a minimum of 20 times per school year during which time they will observe lessons, offer assistance through recommendations and other strategies, provide demonstrations, keep a mentoring log of mentor/mentee interactions, and attend any training meetings provided for the purpose of improving the mentoring process. In the event the state does not fully fund the state mandated mentoring fee, any newly hired teacher who does not possess a standard New Jersey Certificate shall be required to pay said mentoring fee. Under such circumstances, the requisite fee shall be deducted in equal payments from the teacher’s biweekly paychecks.

TEACHER EMPLOYMENT. A. Credit will be recognized for a maximum of four (4) years military experience or a maximum of four (4) years alternative civilian service required by the Selective Service System. Credit, not to exceed two (2) years will be recognized for Peace Corps, VISTA or National Teacher Training Corps work. No credit will be given for less than a full year of service. B. Teachers with previous teaching experience in the Xxxxx Township School District may upon returning to the system receive up to full credit for such experience in the district plus full credit on the salary schedule for all outside teaching experience, military experience or alternative civilian service required by the Selective Service System. Peace Corps, VISTA or National Teacher Training Corps work up to the maximum set forth in Section A above. C. Teachers shall be notified of their contract and salary status for the ensuing year in accordance with State Law. D. Whenever possible, the Board agrees to employ only those teachers who meet the qualifications set by the State. E. In accordance with Article I.B.2 herein, all benefits set forth in this Agreement shall be prorated proportionately unless specifically stated otherwise. F. Unless otherwise altered by legislation, the fee paid to a teacher for mentoring a provisionally certified teacher shall be $550 per school year. Mentors shall be required to meet with their assigned mentees a minimum of 20 times per school year during which time they will observe lessons, offer assistance through recommendations and other strategies, provide demonstrations, keep a mentoring log of mentor/mentee interactions, and attend any training meetings provided for the purpose of improving the mentoring process. In the event the state does not fully fund the state mandated mentoring fee, any newly hired teacher who does not possess a standard New Jersey Certificate shall be required to pay said mentoring fee. Under such circumstances, the requisite fee shall be deducted in equal payments from the teacher’s teacher‟s biweekly paychecks.