Performance Pay - Outstanding Teacher
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A. Outstanding Teacher
In addition to the compensation
provided above, a teacher who is rated "outstanding" in
accordance with the following procedures will receive an extra
payment equal to $1,250. It is contemplated that this payment will
be at the conclusion of an academic year. Part-time teachers will
receive pro rated payment.
1.
Application.
To be eligible to be an "outstanding teacher," the teacher
must hold a professional license, be on regular teacher status in
Douglas County, and either apply for the designation or be nominated
by another person. The application/nomination must be submitted by
the end of the first quarter. The "outstanding teacher"
designation is available to all teachers including classroom
teachers, library media specialists, counselors, speech therapist,
social workers and psychologists.
2. Criteria.
The criteria for determining an "outstanding" educator are
as set forth in the Performance Pay Plan for Teachers.
3. Selection
Process.
The teacher wishing to be considered "outstanding" will be
required to provide evidence of performance in the areas indicated,
and in a manner as required in the Performance Pay Plan for
Teachers. A teacher must be rated at least proficient on the
District Teacher Evaluation Plan. Teachers must submit their
completed packets by no later than May 1st. The principal must
submit his/her determination by June 1st. The teacher's application
for "outstanding teacher" designation will be reviewed by
the building administrator who will determine if the
"outstanding teacher" criteria are met. If the building
administrator cannot support the application for
"outstanding" designation, the building administrator must
provide specific reasons in writing to the teacher involved.
4. Appeal
Process.
In the event the teacher disagrees with the determination of the
building administrator, the teacher may appeal the decision of the
building administrator to the Review Board. The Review Board will
consist of four (4) administrators and five (5) teachers. The Review
Board will act by a majority plus one (1) of the members voting. The
Review Board will issue a decision, recommending to the
Superintendent whether the decision of the building administrator
appears consistent with the stated criteria. The Superintendent will
make the final decision. Neither the decision of the Review Board
nor the Superintendent is subject to further appeal through the
grievance procedure. The Union and the District may jointly agree
upon a different appeal body.
B. Outstanding Teacher Type D
The Outstanding Teacher Type D
program will use lessons learned from the Group Incentive Program to
develop an individual incentive program. The type D portfolio will
require teachers to show the progress of their students as measured
by assessments that are clear indicators of academic growth. All
type D goals must align with the District's strategic goals. During
the development of the proposals, the participants and their
administrators would work closely with the Office of Assessment to
ensure quality and consistent assessments. At the end of the year,
teachers would provide their administrator with a portfolio
consisting of data that clearly demonstrates the growth of their
students. Teachers will also include in their portfolios their
assessment instruments and a reflection of the process. As with all
other Outstanding Teacher programs, the principal will make the
final decision. A teacher may appeal an unfavorable decision to the
Outstanding Teacher Committee. |
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