Common use of Teacher Certification Clause in Contracts

Teacher Certification. 1. It shall be the responsibility of the individual teacher to secure the necessary credentials and make the necessary arrangements for certification as prescribed by state law. Educators can teach in any grade level for which they are certified, regardless of the type and structure of the school. 2. All teachers must maintain certification in all subject areas to which they were appointed by the Committee beginning with teachers hired in the 2006-2007 school year. 3. The Committee agrees to actively recruit certified substitute teachers. Substitutes will be called for all positions except psychologists, guidance counselors, social workers, LEA representatives and behavior specialists at the elementary school. Substitutes for reading teachers at the elementary school will be called after three (3) consecutive days of absence. Prior to the beginning of each school year, advertisements will be placed for certified substitutes for all positions except for those noted above.