Common use of Lead Teacher Clause in Contracts

Lead Teacher. At its discretion the District may fill and assign “lead teacher” positions within the following parameters: 1. The purpose of a “lead teacher” position shall be to provide an identified substitute for the administrators in instances where they are out of the building and where the “lead teacher” assignment is activated. The designated “lead teacher” shall only be considered assigned to and working in his/her “lead teacher” assignment when: (a) all the administrators are out of the building and (b) the assignment has been pre- approved by the District Office, or is approved in an emergency circumstance. 2. A teacher’s acceptance of, and continuation in a “lead teacher” position shall be voluntary and the teacher shall not be entitled to continuation of the “lead teacher” assignment from academic term to academic term. If a teacher wishes to resign from a “lead teacher” position, the resignation shall take effect at the end of the current academic term, provided the employee has given two weeks (14 calendar days) notice to the District. 3. A “lead teacher” shall remain a member of the bargaining unit and as such shall not be assigned any activity or duty that would endanger his/her status as a bargaining unit member, including, but not limited to, participating in the evaluation of other employees. 4. The District shall reimburse the “lead teacher” for reasonable pre- approved expenses related to attending meetings or training outside the District directly related to his/her assignment as a “lead teacher.” If the District directs the “lead teacher” to work beyond his/her normal work year and/or workday, on “lead teacher” related duties, the teacher shall be compensated at his/her hourly rate.

Lead Teacher. At its sole discretion the District may fill and assign “lead teacher” positions within the following parameters: 1. The purpose of a “lead teacher” position shall be to provide an identified substitute for the administrators in instances where they are out of the building and where the “lead teacher” assignment is activated. The designated “lead teacher” shall only be considered assigned to and working in his/her “lead teacher” assignment when: (a) all the administrators are out of the building and (b) the assignment has been pre- approved by the District Office, or is approved in an emergency circumstance. 2. A teacher’s acceptance of, and continuation in a “lead teacher” position shall be voluntary and the teacher shall not be entitled to continuation of the “lead teacher” assignment from academic term to academic term. If a teacher wishes to resign from a “lead teacher” position, the resignation shall take effect at the end of the current academic term, provided the employee has given two weeks (14 calendar days) notice to the District. 3. A “lead teacher” shall remain a member of the bargaining unit and as such shall not be assigned any activity or duty that would endanger his/her status as a bargaining unit member, including, but not limited to, participating in the evaluation of other employees. 4. The District shall reimburse the “lead teacher” for reasonable pre- approved expenses related to attending meetings or training outside the District directly related to his/her assignment as a “lead teacher.” If the District directs the “lead teacher” to work beyond his/her normal work year and/or workday, on “lead teacher” related duties, the teacher shall be compensated at his/her hourly rate.