Common use of Assistance Procedure Clause in Contracts

Assistance Procedure. Definite positive assistance shall be immediately provided to teachers upon recognition of "professional difficulties." For the purpose of this article the term "professional difficulties" shall apply to any observed deficiencies relating to job performance.

Assistance Procedure. Definite positive assistance shall be immediately provided to teachers upon recognition of "professional difficulties." For the purpose of this article Article the term "“professional difficulties" difficulty” shall apply to any observed deficiencies relating to job performance. Beginning immediately with the conference after an observed deficiency, specific appropriate direction shall be offered in writing to guide the individual toward the solution of the particular professional problem. Teachers are responsible for their own performance and are expected to correct any professional deficiencies.