MENTOR TEACHER PROGRAM. The parties acknowledge the District's obligation to administer the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program in accordance with the requirements set forth by the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. This Article remains in effect only so long as special state funding is provided to cover the costs of the program. The role and responsibilities of the Mentor Teacher and Beginning Teacher in the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program will be in accordance with WAC 392-196. Participation in the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program shall be voluntary for Bargaining Unit members. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS Each Mentor Teacher shall receive an annual stipend in accordance with WAC ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇ and 025. Each Beginning Teacher shall receive a stipend in accordance with WAC ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇, 045 and 050. Each Mentor and Beginning Teacher shall attend and be reimbursed by the District for travel expenses for the SPI-sponsored workshops for this program in accordance with WAC ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇ (4) and (5). Each Mentor and Beginning Teacher shall be provided at least three days of release time to be used to facilitate the program in accordance with WAC ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇ (6), (7), and (8). THE SELECTION PROCESS Mentor Teachers shall be selected by the District. Pursuant to RCW 41.59.040, classroom teachers representing the unit shall participate in the Mentor Teacher selection process in accordance with WAC ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇. Mentor Teachers shall be recommended by a joint screening committee composed of two (2) District and two (2) Association appointed representatives. All teachers in the District shall be notified in writing of the program, application process, and selection procedures, and the positions of the beginning teachers. Such notification shall be made as soon as possible following notification of SPI of those eligible for the program.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement