TEACHING LOAD/WORKING HOURS Clause Samples
The TEACHING LOAD/WORKING HOURS clause defines the expected number of teaching hours or work periods an employee, typically a teacher or academic staff member, is required to fulfill within a specified timeframe. It outlines the standard workload, which may include classroom instruction, preparation time, office hours, and other related duties. By clearly establishing these expectations, the clause helps prevent misunderstandings about workload, ensures equitable distribution of responsibilities, and provides a basis for addressing workload disputes.
TEACHING LOAD/WORKING HOURS. Section 1. The parties recognize that there is a relationship between pupil/classroom/ teacher ratio and the effectiveness of the educational program. To the extent feasible, under the circumstances (taking into account the availability of qualified teachers and facilities, the availability of funds and State requirements) an attempt will be made to (1) minimize the number of split sections, (2) limit enrollment in the regular academic classes to a building average of less than 30 pupils, and to a lower aggregate average of 28 pupils in kindergarten, grades one and two within each building. In the event an individual academic class is to have an enrollment in excess of thirty, every reasonable effort will be made to hold the enrollment to 33 or less. Specials, Young 5’s, and satellite classes shall not be used to determine the upper and lower aggregate for each building. The aforementioned pupil classroom/teacher ratios are recognized as desirable goals, but may be departed from whenever the Board, or its authorized designees, deems it necessary in the best interest of the educational program. Provided, however, that such departure from such stated goals shall be only for good and sufficient cause within the limitations hereinabove set forth.
Section 2. If a teacher works under two or more principals, all principals concerned shall confer about the assignments given that particular teacher.
TEACHING LOAD/WORKING HOURS. Section 1. The parties recognize that there is a relationship between pupil/classroom/teacher ratio and the effectiveness of the educational program. To the extent feasible, under the circum- stances (taking into account the availability of qualified teachers and facilities, the availability of funds and State requirements) an attempt will be made to (1) minimize the number of split sections, (2) limit enrollment in the regular academic classes to a building average of less than 30 pupils, and to a lower aggregate average of 28 pupils in kindergarten, grades one and two within each building. In the event an individual academic class is to have an enrollment in excess of thirty, every reasonable effort will be made to hold the enrollment to 33 or less. However, the foregoing shall not apply to experimental programs. An experimental program for the purpose of this contract is one for which a written plan has been prepared which will include (1) objectives; (2) length of experiment; (3) method of operation; (4) evaluation. The aforementioned pupil classroom/ teacher ratios are recognized as desirable goals, but may be departed from whenever the Board, or its authorized designees, deems it necessary in the best interest of the educational program. Provided, however, that such departure from such stated goals shall be only for good and sufficient cause within the limitations hereinabove set forth.
Section 2. It shall be the duty of the principal to assign an equitable amount of class and extra-class work throughout the entire staff of each school. If a teacher works under two or more principals, all principals concerned shall confer about the assignments given that particular teacher.