ADDITIONAL DUTIES - TEACHERS

OVERVIEW

PROCEDURE & BEST PRACTICES

POLICY & LEGAL REFERENCES

Code of VA 22.1-302 - Written Contracts Required

HR CONTACT

DOCUMENT LINKS

OVERVIEW

A minimum of four teachers in a subject area, including the chair, constitute a department for which a chair may be authorized. A department may be formed by combining more than one subject area; teachers and coordinators in the areas involved should advise the principal in this regard.

PROCEDURE & BEST PRACTICES

• Principal consults with the appropriate subject area specialist and nominates employee. 

• Principal forwards the information to the HR Specialist.

POLICY & LEGAL REFERENCES

P4-05-011 Department Chairs

R4-05-011 REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO DEPARTMENT CHAIRS

HR CONTACT

HR Specialist

OVERVIEW

The Code of Virginia establishes minimum duty free period requirements for elementary and secondary teachers.  The principal establishes the duty free period based on program needs. 

PROCEDURE & BEST PRACTICES

POLICY & LEGAL REFERENCES

P4-05-012 Duty-Free Period (Teachers)

Code of VA 22.1-291.1 - Planning time for school teachers

Code of VA - 8VAC20-131-240 - Administrative and support staff; staffing requirements.

HR CONTACT

HR Specialist

OVERVIEW

PROCEDURE & BEST PRACTICES

POLICY & LEGAL REFERENCES

HR CONTACT

DOCUMENT LINKS

OVERVIEW

The Code of VA establishes standard caseloads for elementary and secondary teachers. When a teacher's caseload exceeds the established standard their contract and compensation must be adjusted.

PROCEDURE & BEST PRACTICES

• Human Resources works with the principal and area director to identify employees whose caseloads exceed the established standards.

• Human Resources provides a revised contract and appropriate compensation to the employee.

POLICY & LEGAL REFERENCES

Code of VA - 8VAC20-131-240 - Administrative and support staff; staffing requirements.

HR CONTACT

HR Specialist

DOCUMENT LINKS