Welcome, New Teachers!
We are so happy to welcome you to your local teacher's union office. We are here to answer your questions and assist you.
~ Please see this Welcome to our SD#71 for new teachers welcome_to_the_union_-_feb_1_2022.pdf
If you worked in another school district in BC, and wish to port any sick days you can port up to 60 days of sick leave within 90 days of being hired with the district.
You can also port up to 10 years of seniority, accumulated in other schools districts in B.C., within 90 days of being hired into a continuing status.
Here are some new teacher resources: resources_for_new_teachers.pdf
Here are some frequently asked questions: ttoc_faqs_dec_2016.pdf
TTOC Information
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Dear TTOCs,
For several years now the district has been making Educational Assistant (EA) work available to TTOCs to cover unfilled EA absences on days when no TTOC work is available. Given that working as a TTOC is not always a steady source of income, we can certainly understand that additional opportunities to work may be appealing. However, there is some information regarding this arrangement that you need to be aware of:
The choice of whether to accept EA work is, of course, ultimately yours. As your union, we want to ensure you are aware of the implications associated with working as an EA so that you can make an informed decision.
For several years now the district has been making Educational Assistant (EA) work available to TTOCs to cover unfilled EA absences on days when no TTOC work is available. Given that working as a TTOC is not always a steady source of income, we can certainly understand that additional opportunities to work may be appealing. However, there is some information regarding this arrangement that you need to be aware of:
- If you are working as an EA, you are still expected to abide by the professional standards of teachers and you could still be reported to the TRB if the district thinks that you breached the professional standards.
- Expectations for EAs and teachers are different. EAs receive professional training on what is expected of them and how to respond to different situations in their capacity as an EA. This training is different from teacher training. Please ensure that you are clear on the job expectations if you choose to work in the role of an EA.
- As a reminder, should you choose to work as an EA, the work you do in that capacity does not fall within the scope of our collective agreement and we would not be able to represent you with your employer in any disputes relating to that work done. You also should not be engaged in core teaching duties while working for the employer as an EA. If you were to be asked to perform teaching duties while working as an EA, you should not.
The choice of whether to accept EA work is, of course, ultimately yours. As your union, we want to ensure you are aware of the implications associated with working as an EA so that you can make an informed decision.
