Common use of Internal Reassignment Clause in Contracts

Internal Reassignment. Notwithstanding Article E.23.1 (Posting Vacant Positions), teachers on a continuing appointment in a school or other workplace shall have the opportunity for internal reassignment subject to the following: a. Initial staffing discussions shall be held at a staff meeting prior to May 8 for the purpose of discussing the timetable and staff assignments for the next school year and, if necessary, any new or existing vacant teaching positions that will require filling in the school. b. All vacancies for internal reassignment will be emailed to all teaching staff including those on Leave of Absence and newly hired to the school, as soon as they are known. c. Teachers in a school shall have the opportunity for internal reassignment subject to the provisions of Article E.23.2.a and E.23.2.b (Filling Vacant Positions). d. Notwithstanding Article E.22.1.c, Human Resources and the Association may agree to waive the provisions of internal reassignment in exceptional circumstances. e. Teacher requests for reassignment within a school for the next school year shall be submitted in writing by 4 pm to the school Principal within two (2) working days of notification as per Article E. f. Names of the successful applicants regarding internal reassignment shall be electronically communicated by the Principal. g. If the Principal believes a vacancy resulting from the internal reassignment process will be difficult to fill, they may temporarily grant the request and inform the teacher this decision is subject to finding a successful applicant through the Continuing and Remaining process. If the Principal believes the request should not be temporarily granted, this decision including a rationale, will be communicated in writing to the teacher and the Staff Representative.