Teacher Leadership. The parties agree on the following assumptions about teacher leadership: We face a pressing challenge to increase the number of experienced, highly skilled teachers teaching in our neediest schools Skillful teachers have a profound and positive impact on improving the practice of peers Many of our most skilled and experienced teachers desire to provide leadership in their schools without leaving classroom teaching Given those assumptions, MCEA and MCPS are committed to creating a variety of opportunities to recognize, reward, and encourage mastery and leadership in teaching and to encourage our master teachers and teacher leaders to contribute to the improvement of our schools, especially our highest needs schools.
Teacher Leadership. The District and Association are committed to a model of teacher leadership, designed to influence the building culture and support best instructional practices to achieve our Future Ready vision for all students. Leaders are expected to apply the knowledge, skills and tools learned to support teacher growth and increased student achievement. The focus of this work ensures alignment of support structures, professional learning, and resource allocation supported by research as necessary components of building leadership teams.
Teacher Leadership. Monies available for distribution through the Teacher Leadership category of the Performance-Based Salary Compensation Program shall be distributed as determined by the Superintendent.
Teacher Leadership. The District and the Association recognize the importance of providing leadership at all levels of the school organization. Therefore we are committed to working together in a collaborative working environment that promotes high student achievement and a positive work environment. A teacher who serves on the “Districtwide Advisory Committee”, "Learning Level Leadership Team," "Activities Leadership Team," "Special Education Leadership Team," "Continuing Education Committees" or mentor teacher shall receive compensation at a rate of $500 per school year, said compensation to be pro-rated over the year. Successful participation is based upon active involvement with no more than 1 absence without prior approval by building principal and no more than one (1) unexcused tardy. This compensation shall not be added to base salary.
Teacher Leadership. The parties agree on the following assumptions about teacher leadership: We face a pressing challenge to increase the number of experienced, highly skilled teachers teaching in our neediest schools Skillful teachers have a profound and positive impact on improving the practice of peers Many of our most skilled and experienced teachers desire to provide leadership in their schools without leaving classroom teaching Given those assumptions, MCEA and MCPS are committed to creating a variety of opportunities to recognize, reward, and encourage mastery and leadership in teaching and to encourage our master teachers and teacher leaders to contribute to the improvement of our schools, especially our highest needs schools. Support for National Board Certification Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is recognition of high levels of knowledge and skills, the ability for self-reflection and continuous improvement and the ability to use a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of a diverse student population. It is in the interest of MCPS and MCEA to support unit members in the certification process. To that end, the Board agrees to the following: Provide for communication to administrators, parents, content teacher specialists, and teachers about the process and what it means Allow for local school material resources (video-cameras, microphones, etc.) to be used by candidates in the process Allow for process-related tasks to be done within the context of professional development Provide support from the Office of Human Resources and Development. Permit use of tuition reimbursement funds to pay the cost of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards components, renewal fees, and successful retakes of National Board unit exams, provided the total cost for this and credit reimbursements does not exceed the maximum available per individual.
Teacher Leadership. 1. The parties agree on the following assumptions about teacher leadership:
