Exchange Teacher Sample Clauses
The Exchange Teacher clause establishes the terms under which a teacher from one institution temporarily works at another institution, typically as part of an exchange program. It outlines the responsibilities, duration, and conditions of the exchange, such as salary arrangements, reporting duties, and the process for returning to the original institution. This clause ensures clarity and mutual understanding between the institutions involved, facilitating a smooth transition and minimizing potential disputes regarding employment terms during the exchange period.
Exchange Teacher. A leave of absence for up to two years may be granted (with the approval of the Superintendent) to a teacher with professional status who serves as an exchange teacher (either nationally or internationally) and is a full-time participant in the program. Requests for leave shall be made by April 1 of the school year previous to the school year for which the leave of absence is requested. Leaves will be granted by the Superintendent for one or two full school years with the return to service coinciding with the beginning of the school year. The exchange year(s) will count toward seniority for the Belmont teacher. A returning teacher shall be granted the salary credit he/she would have attained and he/she remained in the school system.
Exchange Teacher. In circumstances where an Olympia teacher is part of an exchange program and their wages continue to be paid by the District the following shall apply:
1. Staff Development days may be worked at the employee's Olympia worksite or the assigned worksite in the exchange country with per diem paid by the Olympia District.
2. Other compensated time may be worked at the employee's Olympia worksite or the assigned worksite in the exchange country with per diem paid by the Olympia District.
3. In the event the employee chooses not to use the days in number 1 and 2 above, the exchange teacher temporarily working in the Olympia District may utilize the days.
4. The exchange teacher working in the Olympia School District will be considered a guest member of the Olympia Education Association. Any member requesting and receiving an exchange will be given a copy of this agreement and notify the District of their intent to use this provision prior to leaving.
Exchange Teacher. Section 1 A teacher with Professional Teacher Status may obtain a leave of absence without pay for one
(1) year to serve as an exchange teacher.
Section 2 Upon return from such leave a teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied as is then available, and will be placed on the salary schedule at a step level the teacher would have achieved had the individual remained actively employed in the system during the period of this leave.
Section 3 All leaves will be based on school year calendar. Applications for such leave must be submitted prior to April 1 of the calendar year in which such leave is to begin.
Section 4 The teacher must notify the Superintendent of Schools in writing by March 1 of the year in which the leave is to expire of the teacher's intention to return in September. In no instance may more than one (1) teacher in the system be absent on such leave at any one time. Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent.
Exchange Teacher. A permanent Unit Member may be granted a leave by the District to serve as an exchange teacher. Such a leave shall not constitute a break in the continuity of service within the District and shall be a paid leave.
Exchange Teacher. Section 1 A teacher with Professional Teacher Status may obtain a leave of absence without pay for one (1) year to serve as an exchange teacher.
Section 2 Upon return from such leave a teacher will be offered a position as reasonably comparable to the one occupied as is then available, and will be placed on the salary schedule at a step level the teacher would have achieved had the individual remained actively employed in the system during the period of this leave.
Section 3 All leaves will be based on school year calendar. Applications for such leave must be submitted prior to April 1 of the calendar year in which such leave is to begin.
Section 4 The teacher must notify the Superintendent of Schools in writing by March 1 of the year in which the leave is to expire of the teacher's intention to return in September. In no instance may more than one (1) teacher in the system be absent on such leave at any one time. Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the Superintendent.
Section 1 Family/Medical Leave (FMLA Leave)
A. Any full-time teacher who has been employed for at least one (1) year or more shall be entitled to family medical leave of up to twelve (12) weeks during the year:
(1) to care for a son or daughter within a year of birth, adoption or the initiation of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ care;
(2) to care for a spouse, child or parent suffering from a serious health condition; and/or
(3) because the teacher's own serious health condition makes the teacher unable to perform the functions of his or her position.
B. Family/Medical leave is unpaid except that the teacher may use paid leave for an equivalent amount of unpaid leave when FMLA leave is due to the employee's serious health condition or that of a spouse, child, or parent. The provisions of FMLA shall not limit an employee’s use of accumulated sick leave as paid leave when an employee’s own health condition extends beyond the limits of FMLA leave.
C. During FMLA leave, teachers shall be entitled to participate in all medical, dental and other insurance plans.
D. At the end of the leave, teachers shall be returned to the same positions they held before the leave began, or to an equivalent position, subject to layoff or other position elimination.
Exchange Teacher. In any year teachers may be voluntarily exchanged for teachers from some other school administration district in the United States or in a foreign country. Such exchange shall be initially recommended by the Superintendent to the Board of Education, which shall determine final action. All rights and privileges of the exchanged teacher shall continue in full force and effect during the exchange period.