Teacher Support Clause Samples

Teacher Support. A teacher may be accompanied by the association or a certified educator of their choice in meetings held with principals. This individual’s assignment shall be note taking and must be able to meet at the scheduled time.

Teacher Support. The Federation and the District agree to maintain a New Teacher Induction Program, an Intern Mentor Program and a Teacher Support Network (TSN). The purpose of these programs is to assist both new and permanent teachers employed by the District in the development of proficiency in the performance of their duties. 21.1 New Teacher Induction The District will provide a New Teacher Induction Program, based on the availability of Support Providers, for teachers who are in need of completing their clear credential requirements.

Teacher Support. A. In accordance with Section 1309 of the Michigan School Code, a teacher may remove a pupil(s) from class to a place designated by the administration when the grossness of the offense, the persistence of the misbehavior or the disruptive effect of the violation make continued presence of the student intolerable. In such cases, the teacher will furnish the principal or immediate supervisor with full particulars of the incident as soon as possible. B. A teacher ▇▇▇ recommend to the principal or designee, suspension and/or exclusion of such pupil(s) from his/her classroom or the teacher may exercise his/her right under the state “SNAP Suspension” law, to remove the student from his/her class for the remainder of the day. In the event the teacher uses the “SNAP Suspension” law (Act 451, Section 1309 of 1976) he/she must follow both district policy and the school code provisions regarding “SNAP suspensions.” C. In the event that a teacher is attacked or assaulted by a student, upon the teacher’s request the board shall promptly confer with the teacher and an Association representative to develop a plan of action that minimizes the threat of future attack or assault. The board shall implement the plan as agreed between the parties. A follow-up conference shall be held within fifteen (15) days of the plan’s implementation to assess the success of the plan and revise or modify it as needed. D. Any cases of assault upon a teacher while he is engaged in the discharge of his contractual duties shall be promptly reported to the board or its designated representative. The board shall provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities. E. If any teacher is sued by reason of disciplinary action taken against a student, the board will provide legal counsel and render assistance to the defense of the teacher, provided the teacher’s action was in conformance with the existing policy, within the scope of his/her authority. F. Any complaints directed toward a teacher shall be promptly called to the teacher’s attention. The complainant shall be identified before any complaint is entered in the teacher’s personnel file. The teacher may attach a written response to the complaint which shall also be included in the personnel file.

Teacher Support. The Board and the Association agree that a teacher’s primary responsibility is to teach, and that his/her energy should be utilized to this end. The Board and the Association recognize that teacher paraeducators and clerical employees are useful and necessary in order to implement this principle. The Association agrees to assist the Board in determining the needs that exist. Where other reasonable means can be implemented, teachers shall not be expected to perform the many quasi-clerical tasks that have become part of the school program.

Teacher Support. Each teacher is responsible for maintaining an atmosphere conducive to good learning. Classrooms shall be conducted accordingly. The Board recognizes that, through its administrative staff, it must support its teachers to help maintain proper classroom order, and agrees to do so.

Teacher Support. 22.01 It is the responsibility of the Board and Administration to adopt and administer policies regarding student discipline. It is also their responsibility to see that such policies are made available to all teachers prior to or on the first day of student attendance. 22.02 Teachers are expected and required to administer discipline within the limits of adopted policy. Teachers who do so will receive the cooperation and assistance of the administration in dealing with any problems that arise from those actions.