Advanced Column Placement Sample Clauses
Advanced Column Placement. For placement in Column II, Column III, or Column IV of the salary schedule, a teacher must meet the following requirements to meet the academic needs of students:
I. Column II:
A. A Bachelor's Degree and one of the following:
1. A Master's Degree.
2. Thirty-six (36) semester hours of approved academic credit.
3. A combination of PGP’s and at least six (6) semester hours of approved academic credit equaling thirty-six (36) semester hours.
B. All of the foregoing requirements (1, 2, and 3) must be earned in the teacher's certification major, certification minor, or professional education as determined by the Indiana Department of Education.
Advanced Column Placement. 1. All courses beyond the Bachelors degree level must be approved by the Chief School Administrator in order for these courses to count for advancement on the salary schedule. Courses taken to meet the minimum teacher certification requirements will not count towards advanced placement on the salary guide beyond the Bachelors column, unless such courses are part of an approved, certified Masters of Education Degree.
2. To qualify for placement on the Masters +30 guide, the additional graduate coursework must be coursework that was taken beyond the receipt of the Masters degree and lead to a certificate or advanced study in the current area of instruction.
C. Teachers shall be notified of their contract and salary status for the ensuing year not later than May 15.
D. Falsification of documents shall result in summary dismissal.
E. Reduction In Force: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:28-9 et seq. the Board of Education shall have the right to reduce the number of teaching staff members employed in the District whenever, in the judgment of the Board of Education, it is advisable to abolish any such positions for reasons of economy or because of a reduction in the number of pupils or as a result of a change in the administrative or supervisory organization of the district or for other good cause upon compliance with the law. Dismissals resulting from any such reduction shall be made on the basis of seniority according to the standards established by the Commissioner of Education.
F. Job Security and Recall
1. The Board will provide the Association with an up-to-date seniority list at regular intervals at least yearly or when any change occurs.
2. Tenured teachers who have lost their position because of a reduction in force will be placed on top of the eligible substitute list and receive priority.