Teaching Load – Teaching Programs. “Teaching periods” are those periods in which the teacher is actively involved with the pupil in the act of teaching, and has participated in the planning of the instruction to be conducted. “Homeroom classes” are those in which children assemble in the morning and other times during the day for administrative purposes. “Administrative periods” are those periods, equal in length to a teaching period, during which the teacher is programmed for a regular activity other than teaching. “Preparation periods” are those periods, equal in length to a teaching period, during which the teacher is not assigned to a regular programmed responsibility but is engaged in work relating to his teaching assignment. Such preparation periods shall be distributed in each school on an equitable basis.
Teaching Load – Teaching Programs. Teaching periods" are those periods in which the teacher is actively involved with the pupil in the act of teaching, and has participated in the planning of the instruction to be conducted. "Home room classes" are those in which children assemble in the morning and other times during the day for administrative purposes. "Administrative periods" are those periods during which the teacher is programmed for a regular activity other than teaching. "Preparation periods" are those periods during which the teacher is not assigned to a regular programmed responsibility. It is understood that common planning time is an appropriate preparation period activity. Effective September 1, 2008, common planning time may be scheduled for up to one hour per week of preparation time. Preparation periods shall be distributed in each school on an equitable basis.
a. A basic maximum of fifteen (15) teaching blocks per week. No teacher shall be assigned more than two subject preparations until all department members are assigned at least two. Third subject preparations shall be determined on a voluntary basis first. Teachers shall have four and one- half (4.5) preparation blocks and one-half (1/2) of an administrative block per week.
b. For department chairs a maximum of the equivalent of fifteen (15) teaching blocks per week for one semester and ten (10) for one semester in a given year or the equivalent thereof and the equivalent of one-half (1/2) of an administrative block.
c. Home Room Assignments
(1) In grades 9-12 homeroom assignments shall be according to an annual rotation policy. Teachers not always in the building shall be excluded from homeroom assignments. Department chairs shall also be excluded.
(2) The Federation is willing to modify this section for the length of the contract by mutual agreement with the high school principal and the Federation representative only in the matters contained in the first sentence of said Article IV, Working Conditions, Section
1. c. pertaining to homeroom rotation policy. The section pertaining to the homeroom assignments of certain teachers and department chairs shall remain in force as originally agreed upon.
Teaching Load – Teaching Programs. 1. Teachers may express to the principal through email and/or written letter their preference of grade level, subject, department, and assignment. Whenever possible, organizational assignments shall be presented to teachers by June 1, of each school year. When circumstances warrant a program change during the summer months, the teacher or teachers involved shall be informed by letter and email at the teacher's address, listed with the Superintendent. (Note: Does not apply to Nurses).
Teaching Load – Teaching Programs. Teaching periods" are those periods in which the teacher is actively involved with the pupil in the act of teaching, and has participated in the planning of the instruction to be conducted. "Home room classes" are those in which children assemble in the morning and other times during the day for administrative purposes. "Administrative periods" are those periods during which the teacher is programmed for a regular activity other than teaching. "Preparation periods" are those periods during which the teacher is not assigned to a regular programmed responsibility. It is understood that common planning time is an appropriate preparation period activity. Effective September 1, 2008, common planning time may be scheduled for up to one hour per week of preparation time. Preparation periods shall be distributed in each school on an equitable basis.
Teaching Load – Teaching Programs. The definitions set forth below apply to all levels, High School, Middle School, and Elementary.
Teaching Load – Teaching Programs. “Teaching periods” are those periods in which the teacher is actively involved with the pupil in the act of teaching, and has participated in the planning of the instruction to be conducted. “Home room classes” are those in which children assemble in the morning and other times during the day for administrative purposes. “Administrative periods” are those periods during which the teacher is programmed for a regular activity other than teaching. “Preparation periods” are those periods during which the teacher is not assigned to a regular programmed responsibility. It is understood that common planning time is an appropriate preparation period activity. Effective September 1, 2008, common planning time may be scheduled for up to one hour per week of preparation time. Preparation periods shall be distributed in each school on an equitable basis. “Flex/Advisory Time” is an Administrative period of non-instructional time that does not require preparation and may be used for IEP meetings, 504 meetings, student advisory time, parent meetings, student break/snack/bathroom time, and student extra help, interventions, or other similar activities.
Teaching Load – Teaching Programs
