Administrative Procedure 427
TEACHER EXCHANGES Background The district participates in selected Alberta Education sanctioned teacher exchange programs in order to provide district teachers with the professional opportunity to experience an education system, culture, curriculum and lifestyle that is different from their experience with the district. The district believes that, upon return, the teacher’s experiences will enrich the teaching and learning environment within the district. In addition, by accepting an exchange teacher for a limited period of time, the district and its staff and students will have the opportunity to work with teachers who bring to the classroom a frame of reference and experience that differs from those typically working in the district. This opportunity is seen as enriching to the district community. Procedures 1. All teacher exchanges will be subject to the approval of the chief superintendent or designate. 2. Announcements for district approved teacher exchanges will be advertised throughout the district by email. While on exchange, teachers of the district continue to be employed by the district and earn their salary and benefits. This means that they are also subject to normal taxation, superannuation, and contributions just as if they were working in Alberta. Teachers also retain their rights and privileges as employees of the district including the right to return to their previous position (or equivalent) after the exchange year. 2.1
Criteria for teacher exchange nomination include: 2.1.1
Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience with the district.
2.1.2
A high standard of teaching proficiency.
2.1.3
Good standing with the district
2.2
The superintendent, human resources, or designate, shall be responsible for preparing bulletins and processing nominations.
2.3
The teacher shall forward the completed application to the superintendent, human resources, who will forward the application to the appropriate authority.
2.4
When the appropriate authority has determined a possible match, they will forward the information to the superintendent, human resources.
2.5
The principal or supervisor of the certificated teacher where the exchange is to be made will be responsible to ensure that the quality of the program will be maintained.
2.6
The district complies with Alberta Education guidelines, processes, and procedures for the teacher exchange program.
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Approval Date: Reference:
April 12, 2016
School Act, Section 18, 20, 60, 61, 113 Collective Agreement The Alberta Teachers' Association, Local 55
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