Common use of Assistance Program Clause in Contracts

Assistance Program. The Port ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ School District and the Port ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Education Association agree on the following process for the selection of staff to the SPI Teacher Assistance Program (reference WAC 392-196-060). 1. An application form will be distributed to any teacher interested in being a mentor teacher. Included on the application form will be the minimum qualification for mentor teachers as outlined in WAC ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇. 2. Two (2) grade level designations are established, K-5 and 6-12. Beginning/assisted teachers and mentor teachers will be matched in accordance with these levels. If feasible, beginning/assisted and mentor teachers will be matched by program areas. 3. The District will screen all applicants and develop a list of acceptable mentor teachers for each beginning/assisted teacher selected to participate in the program. Each list will include a minimum of two (2) names with three (3) names preferred. The list(s) will be given to the Association President. If there is only one acceptable mentor teacher applicant for a beginning/assisted teacher participant, the Superintendent and Association President will meet and determine if that applicant will be selected. 4. The Association, after consulting with the beginning/assisted teacher will make the final mentor teacher selection from the list submitted by the District. The Association President will inform the District of the selection. 5. Stipends and travel allowance will be paid to the beginning/assisted teachers and mentor teachers in the minimum amounts as outlined in WAC 392-196. After all expenses have been paid, including stipends, substitute costs and travel expense, any money remaining from the SPI grant will be divided equally between the beginning/assisted teachers and the mentor teachers.