Common use of Master Teacher Program Clause in Contracts

Master Teacher Program. Any teacher who meets the following qualifications shall qualify as a Master Teacher. A. Any teacher who has been employed by the Onsted Community Schools for at least fifteen (15) years or is on the final step of the salary schedule may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program during the teacher‟s final two (2) years of employment. B. An eligible teacher may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program by notifying the Superintendent in writing not later than May 1st of the year proceeding the desired participation year. A plan will be developed by the teacher and building administrator. A copy of the plan will be submitted annually, to the building administrator and Superintendent for approval by May 15th of the same year. C. Each Master Teacher and the District shall execute a Master Teacher contract, which shall describe the additional duties and responsibilities to be performed by the teacher. Paid Schedule B duties and assignments shall not qualify as additional duties for Master Teacher purposes. The Master Teacher duties may include the following or similar duties:  Resource Consultant  Curriculum Review and/or Development  Mentor  School Improvement or NCA Responsibilities  Staff Development  Exploration and Implementation of Technologies  Student Testing duties and responsibilities  Student Assemblies  Special projects with students  Extra Teaching duties (perhaps teaching or supervising during planning period for a portion of the year)  Additional duties or responsibilities as mutually determined D. The Board will pay to the teacher the stipend specified in Schedule B for Master Teacher. E. A Master Teacher who does not retire or otherwise leave the employ of the District at the end of the program is removed from the Master Teacher program for failing to perform the additional duties required by the teacher‟s Master Teacher contract (or who leaves the program before the end of the program period) and shall reimburse the District for all Master Teacher stipends received plus retirement contributions and FICA taxes paid by the District on such stipends. Reimbursement may be a lump sum payment or a reduction in the teacher‟s salary over a period not to exceed one (1) year. F. Master Teacher compensation shall only be paid for duties actually performed. If a Master Teacher for any reason, including death or disability, performs only a part of the duties required by the Master Teacher Contract, the compensation shall be prorated based on the duties actually performed. Pro- ration does not apply to daily absences, but does apply to extended absences. Each Trimester during the Master Teaching duty, the participating teacher will provide a report of progress and status on assignment to the building administrator and Superintendent. A teacher failing to make sufficient or satisfactory progress may request the assistance of the building administrator, or possibly be asked to terminate the agreement. Teacher Salary Schedule STEP 2012-13 (0%) 2012-13 (0%) BA BA +42/ MA 0 37,645 40,047 1 39,116 41,727 2 40,640 43,481 3 42,225 45,307 4 43,873 47,209 5 45,582 49,193 6 47,362 51,258 7 49,207 53,411 8 51,126 55,655 9 53,121 57,993 10 55,192 60,427 15 59,498 65,504 20 63,188 70,155 25 73,557 Beginning with September 1, 2004, credit hours will be pre-approved by the Superintendent for the BA +42 lane. All past credit hours from an accredited university/college earned prior to August 31, 2004, will be honored.

Master Teacher Program. Any teacher who meets the following qualifications shall qualify as a Master Teacher. A. Any teacher who has been employed by the Onsted Community Schools for at least fifteen (15) years or is on the final step of the salary schedule may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program during the teacher‟s final two (2) years of employment. B. An eligible teacher may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program by notifying the Superintendent in writing not later than May 1st of the year proceeding the desired participation year. A plan will be developed by the teacher and building administrator. A copy of the plan will be submitted annually, to the building administrator and Superintendent for approval by May 15th of the same year. C. Each Master Teacher and the District shall execute a Master Teacher contract, which shall describe the additional duties and responsibilities to be performed by the teacher. Paid Schedule B duties and assignments shall not qualify as additional duties for Master Teacher purposes. The Master Teacher duties may include the following or similar duties:  Resource Consultant  Curriculum Review and/or Development  Mentor  School Improvement or NCA Responsibilities  Staff Development  Exploration and Implementation of Technologies  Student Testing duties and responsibilities  Student Assemblies  Special projects with students  Extra Teaching duties (perhaps teaching or supervising during planning period for a portion of the year)  Additional duties or responsibilities as mutually determined D. The Board will pay to the teacher the stipend specified in Schedule B for Master Teacher. E. A Master Teacher who does not retire or otherwise leave the employ of the District at the end of the program is removed from the Master Teacher program for failing to perform the additional duties required by the teacher‟s Master Teacher contract (or who leaves the program before the end of the program period) and shall reimburse the District for all Master Teacher stipends received plus retirement contributions and FICA taxes paid by the District on such stipends. Reimbursement may be a lump sum payment or a reduction in the teacher‟s salary over a period not to exceed one (1) year. F. Master Teacher compensation shall only be paid for duties actually performed. If a Master Teacher for any reason, including death or disability, performs only a part of the duties required by the Master Teacher Contract, the compensation shall be prorated based on the duties actually performed. Pro- ration does not apply to daily absences, but does apply to extended absences. Each Trimester during the Master Teaching duty, the participating teacher will provide a report of progress and status on assignment to the building administrator and Superintendent. A teacher failing to make sufficient or satisfactory progress may request the assistance of the building administrator, or possibly be asked to terminate the agreement. Teacher Salary Schedule STEP 20122011-13 12 (0%) 20122011-13 12 (0%) BA BA +42/ MA 0 37,645 40,047 1 39,116 41,727 2 40,640 43,481 3 42,225 45,307 4 43,873 47,209 5 45,582 49,193 6 47,362 51,258 7 49,207 53,411 8 51,126 55,655 9 53,121 57,993 10 55,192 60,427 15 59,498 65,504 20 63,188 70,155 25 73,557 Beginning with September 1, 2004, credit hours will be pre-approved by the Superintendent for the BA +42 lane. All past credit hours from an accredited university/college earned prior to August 31, 2004, will be honored.. For the 2011-12 School Year, each O.E.A. member will be paid a one-time $250 off schedule stipend to be paid before September 30, 2011. If Fall 2011 Enrollment on Count Day (October 5, 2011) is 1,567.5 or higher (increase of 31.5 students from budgeted enrollment projection), all OEA employees will receive a 0.5% increase on Salary Schedule A. I. Annual Increments

Master Teacher Program. Any teacher who meets the following qualifications shall qualify as a Master Teacher. A. Any teacher who has been employed by the Onsted Community Schools for at least fifteen (15) years or is on the final step of the salary schedule may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program during the teacher‟s teacher’s final two (2) years of employment. B. An eligible teacher may elect to participate in the Master Teacher program by notifying the Superintendent in writing not later than May 1st of the year proceeding preceding the desired participation year. A plan will be developed by the teacher and building administrator. A copy of the plan will be submitted annually, to the building administrator and Superintendent for approval by May 15th of the same year. C. Each Master Teacher and the District shall execute a Master Teacher contract, which shall describe the additional duties and responsibilities to be performed by the teacher. Paid Schedule B duties and assignments shall not qualify as additional duties for Master Teacher purposes. The Master Teacher duties may include the following or similar duties:  ● Resource Consultant  ● Curriculum Review and/or Development  ● Mentor  ● School Improvement or NCA Responsibilities  ● Staff Development  ● Exploration and Implementation of Technologies  ● Student Testing duties and responsibilities  ● Student Assemblies  ● Special projects with students  ● Extra Teaching duties (perhaps teaching or supervising during planning period for a portion of the year)  ● Additional duties or responsibilities as mutually determined D. The Board will pay to the teacher the stipend specified in Schedule B for Master Teacher. E. A Master Teacher who does not retire or otherwise leave the employ employment of the District at the end of the program is removed from the Master Teacher program for failing to perform the additional duties required by the teacher‟s teacher’s Master Teacher contract (or who leaves the program before the end of the program period) and shall reimburse the District for all Master Teacher stipends received plus retirement contributions and FICA taxes paid by the District on such stipends. Reimbursement may be a lump sum payment or a reduction in the teacher‟s teacher’s salary over a period not to exceed one (1) year. F. Master Teacher compensation shall only be paid for duties actually performed. If a Master Teacher for any reason, including death or disability, performs only a part of the duties required by the Master Teacher Contract, the compensation shall be prorated based on the duties actually performed. Pro- Pro-ration does not apply to daily absences, but does apply to extended absences. Each Trimester Semester /Trimester during the Master Teaching duty, the participating teacher will provide a report of progress and status on assignment to the building administrator and Superintendent. A teacher failing to make sufficient or satisfactory progress may request the assistance of the building administrator, or possibly be asked to terminate the agreement. Teacher Salary Schedule STEP 2012-13 (0%) 2012-13 (0%) BA BA +42/ MA 0 37,645 40,047 1 39,116 41,727 2 40,640 43,481 3 42,225 45,307 4 43,873 47,209 5 45,582 49,193 6 47,362 51,258 7 49,207 53,411 8 51,126 55,655 9 53,121 57,993 10 55,192 60,427 15 59,498 65,504 20 63,188 70,155 25 73,557 Beginning with September 1, 2004, credit hours will be pre-approved by the Superintendent for the BA +42 lane. All past credit hours from an accredited university/college earned prior to August 31, 2004, will be honored.