KEARNY BOARD OF EDUCATION          File Code:   4121.2

Kearny , New Jersey    07032

Policy

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS   

In the event a long term substitute teacher is needed, the following conditions will apply.  Long term is defined as 21 school days or more in the same classroom:  

--       Every effort will be made to hire a certified teacher or a

teacher with certificate of eligibility with advanced standing,

in the specific subject matter, as needed.

 Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:11 -4.7, on the 21st day of continuous service,              the substitute teacher will be placed on the State minimum teacher salary guide.  The teacher will receive no contract and no benefits,  except benefits as mandated by law as determined by the business office.  The teacher will be paid per diem, prorated, and remain on   the weekly payroll, which is maintained by the Superintendent’s  Office and submitted to the business office.   

This category includes short term absences, including family leave

with a maximum of twelve weeks.  

--       If a teacher takes a family leave which extends into a maternity leave, or a maternity leave, both without pay, or a leave of absence without pay, and the Board has approved these leaves, the substitute teacher will receive a one year contract for the entire time the teacher is off the payroll.  Payroll will be handled by the business office as per custom of all contracted personnel.  Board approval will be needed to give the substitute teacher a one year contract.  

--       In the event an appropriate certified teacher cannot be hired, a county substitute will be employed, and if needed, taken out of the classroom on the 21st day for a one-day hiatus.                                                          

Adopted:   June 30, 1997

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