SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK 2011 2012 Wheaton Warrenville Community Unit School District 200 cusd200

1. SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK2011 � 2012Wheaton Warrenville Community Unit School District 200 www.cusd200.org Help Desk Phone 630-682-2404 Fax 630-682-2384 SubFinder Phone 877-763-6405 SubFinder Online http://cusd200.subfinderonline.com

4. QUALIFICATIONS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Substitute teachers must possess an Illinois Teaching Certificate registered with the DuPage County Regional Office of Education. You can contact them at 630-407-5800. SUBSTITUTE AIDES Instructional (classroom), Library and Computer substitute aides, as well as Special Education substitute aides, must possess a Paraprofessional Approval available through the DuPage County Regional Office of Education. You can contact them at 630-407-5800. SUBSTITUTE CALLING PROCEDURES To report employee absences and notify substitutes, the District utilizes SubFinder, an automated substitute calling system. You can access the system at the phone number or web address below to search for available jobs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  SubFinder Phone 877-763-6405 (toll free) 570-651-4588 will appear on your caller ID when SubFinder calls you for a job.SubFinder Online http://cusd200.subfinderonline.com HELP DESK (630) 682-2404

5.  EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS In the event of an emergency school closing during periods of inclement weather (snow, etc.), it is the substitute�s responsibility to check for school closings on the District�s website at www.cusd200.org. Local radio and television stations will also have a list of school closings. The District is not responsible for notifying substitutes on an individual basis.

6. COMPENSATION PAYCHECKS Paychecks will be distributed twice per month. A notation is made on your paycheck stub to reflect the days you are being paid for. Paychecks and direct deposit pay stubs will be emailed to you. 2011-2012 Pay Schedule 9/9/11 9/23/11 10/7/11 10/25/11 11/10/11 11/18/11 12/9/11 12/16/11 1/10/12 1/25/12 2/10/12 2/24/12 3/9/12 3/23/12 4/10/12 4/25/12 5/10/12 5/25/12 6/6/12

7. GENERAL PAY INFORMATIONPlease refer to your paycheck stub, which clearly indicates the dates for which you are being paid.After checking your paycheck stub, if you still have questions about your paycheck, contact Wendy Ryder in Human Resources at 630-682-2385.Substitute teachers will not generally be asked to substitute for less than 1/2 day, but will be compensated for a minimum of 1/2 day.Substitute Teachers are required by state law to make contributions to the Illinois Teachers� Retirement System. These contributions include TRS pension and THIS fund. The only exception to making these contributions is if you are retired from TRS or The Public Schools Teachers� Pension & Retirement Fund of Chicago. Retirees are required by law to contribute to Medicare.The Teachers Health Insurance Security (THIS) is a mandatory deduction sent to TRS for all certified employees. These contributions fund the Teacher�s Retirement Insurance Program (TRIP). Persons eligible for insurance through TRIP are TRS retirees receiving their pensions, beneficiaries receiving survivor benefits or TRS members receiving disability benefits.Substitutes are covered under Worker�s Compensation insurance for any injury sustained in the normal course of school duties. Such injury must be reported immediately to the principal of the school and to the District�s Benefits Office.

8. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER PAY Substitute Teacher - Full Day - $80.00Substitute Teacher - Half Day - $40.00Long-term Substitute Teacher - Full Day - $115.00Long-term Substitute Teacher -Half Day - $57.50Combined am and pm assignments will be paid at the appropriate daily rate. Long term is defined as 15 or more consecutive days in the same assignment. SUBSTITUTE AIDE PAY SCHEDULE All Substitute Aides - $10.25 per hour Aides generally work 6.5 hours for a full day 3.25 hours for a half day However, hours can vary, so please listen to the hours listed on SubFinder when accepting positions. EXPLANATION OF PAY SCHEDULE ELEMENTARY - am only or pm only assignments will be paid at the � day teaching rate. This will be the same at all District 200 elementary and pre schools. Substitutes will receive a maximum of a full day�s pay if they teach both am and pm. Full day substitutes are expected to remain in the school until students have been safely dismissed at the end of the day. MIDDLE SCHOOL - A half day at the middle school level is five (5) or less classes. A full day at the middle school level is teaching six (6) classes plus one (1) assigned period and one (1) individual plan. Full day substitutes are expected to remain in the school until students have been safely dismissed at the end of the day. You may be asked to cover for another class during the assigned workday. If you give up your plan time to help cover another class, these extra hours MUST be recorded on a timesheet. The School Office can assist you with submitting timesheets. Middle Schools Teach 7 of 8 periods $80.00 + $13.50 additional Teach 8 of 8 periods$80.00 + $22.50 additional These extra hours must be recorded on a timesheet. The School Office can assist you with submitting timesheets.

9. HIGH SCHOOL - A half day at the high school level is four (4) classes or less.Full day substitutes are expected to remain in the school until students have been safely dismissed at the end of the day.You may be asked to cover for another class during the assigned workday. If you give up your plan time to help cover another class, these extra hours must be recorded on a timesheet. The School Office can assist you with submitting timesheets.High School Teach 6 of 7 periods $80.00 + $16.00 additional EXPLANATION OF LONG TERM SUBSTITUTION (15 or more consecutive days) To be considered �long-term,� the substitute must work for fifteen (15) or more consecutive days in the same assignment. The substitute receives long term pay, retroactive to the first day of the assignment. Substitute teachers working in an assignment for four (4) weeks or longer must be highly qualified as per No Child Left Behind legislation (NCLB). If there is a break in service during the first fifteen (15) days, the substitute will not receive the long-term rate of pay retroactive to the first day. Instead, the first day worked after the break will count as the first day of the assignment. The substitute will have to work an additional fourteen (14) consecutive days prior to receiving the higher pay rate. The long term pay rate is then paid retroactively to the first day worked after the break in service. If the substitute does not work fifteen (15) consecutive days after the break, they will not receive the higher rate of pay. If the substitute is absent due to personal or family illness or any other emergency after completing fifteen (15) consecutive days, it will not be considered a break in service. Upon return to work, they will continue to receive the higher rate of pay established. However, long-term substitutes do not receive compensation for days absent.

10. Transition DayThe substitute is allowed a total of one (1) transition day at the beginning of the assignment to give the substitute and teacher the opportunity to work together before the substitute begins the long-term assignment. In cases where two substitutes are filling one position (AM/PM), each sub is allowed � day transition. Transition days are paid at the regular daily substitute rate, and are not counted as part of the long-term assignment. Teacher Workday and Inservice/Institute Day Requirements Long-term substitutes paid on a daily basis should work on teacher workdays. They have the option to attend inservice/institute activities, but they are not paid for these days unless requested to attend by the building Principal. They are not penalized for �missing� a day of work. They are just not paid for that day. If a long term substitute is working during parent-teacher conferences, they should attend The conferences. They will be paid for these additional hours at the current non student contact rate of pay by timesheet. DISTRICT PROCEDURES Arrival Times It is imperative that substitute teachers/aides arrive one half hour before the start of classes. Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated and will result in forfeiture of your position as a Substitute Teacher in District 200. This is required for both full day and half day assignments. There is a building schedule list in your handbook. Upon arrival at the school, substitutes should report to the office to sign in, check the mailbox, secure schedules, seating charts and other pertinent information. At this time, substitutes should be informed of the buildings� substitute procedures. Elementary Schools 8:45am for am or all day assignments 12:35pm for pm assignments Middle Schools 7:30am for am or all day assignments 11:00am for pm assignments High Schools 6:45am for am or all day assignments 10:15am for pm assignments

11. ID BADGEYou are required to wear a District 200 Substitute Staff ID badge while working in District 200 schools (Brd. Policy 5.301R1). Upon checking in at the office at the start of your assignment, you will be issued your ID badge. DO NOT TAKE THE BADGE HOME WITH YOU. If you are at the High Schools, you will need to display a parking pass in your vehicle.End of the DayIt is critical that you remain in the building for the District�s School Safety Plan. All students must be dismissed safely and all necessary duties completed. You may be asked to assist with student dismissal, even if you have a plan period the last hour of the day. YOU MUST REMAIN UNTIL STUDENT DISMISSALEVEN IF A PLAN PERIOD IS AT THE END OF THE DAY Student Safety Each member of the staff is responsible for the safety of students in their charge. A nurse is on call for each of the schools to assist in situations requiring medical attention. At the elementary level, if a child appears to be ill or hurt, contact the principal�s office. Generally a nurse or health aide is on duty at all times at the middle and high school level. Student Discipline The teacher has the primary responsibility for discipline in the classroom. The teacher may obtain assistance from the principal, assistant principal or other appropriate school personnel in fullfilling this responsibility. Corporal punishment may not be employed at any time (Brd. Policy 5.230) Personal Appearance As an integral part of this community, the District encourages you to maintain a high level of personal cleanliness, dress and grooming during regular work hours. This will contribute not only to the positive image to our community but also to the morale of your co-workers. You should dress according to the requirements of your position. Blue jeans, t-shirts with logos or advertising, sweat pants and flip flops are not appropriate attire! The exception is school spirit day.

12. Work Ethic/Conduct The duties of a substitute extend beyond the classroom, and the Substitute is expected to perform other duties, which have been assigned to the regular teacher. Such duties might include hall duty, recess and other supervisory assignments. Clarification of such duties should be made in the morning orientation at the building. Substitutes are expected to observe the same ethical codes as regular teachers. All student Records are to be held in the strictest confidence. If a substitute questions conditions in a given school, it is appropriate to discuss it with the principal. DISTRICT POLICIES Substitute/Parent Building Restriction Substitutes who have children attending District 200 schools shall be restricted from being a substitute teacher/aide in their child�s building unless they have special permission from the building principal. Authorization for Technology Access (Rights and Responsibilities) (Brd. Policy 6.235AR1) All use of technology shall be consistent with the District�s goal of promoting educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication. The failure of any user to follow the terms of the Authorization for Technology Access (signed at time of employment) may result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action. Smoke Free / Drug Free Work Place (Brd. Policy 5.50) The manufacture, distribution, dispensation, sale, possession, or use of alcohol or illicit drugs, as well as use of tobacco or tobacco products is prohibited on school property or as part of its activities.

13. Equal Employment Opportunity (Brd. Policy 5.10)Racial discrimination or harassment by any employee or student directed against any student, parent, or employee shall be grounds for discipline. No student, parent, or employee shall, on the basis of his or her race or ethnicity, be denied equal access to programs, activities, services or benefits, or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege, advantage or opportunity. Sexual Harassment (Brd. Policy 5.20) Definition: �Sexual harassment� consists of unwelcome sexual advances; sexual advances to students by staff, whether welcome or unwelcome; requests for sexual favors; and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by any member of the school staff to a student or another staff member. Statement of Policy: A learning and working environment that is free from any form of sexual harassment is essential and shall be maintained. It shall be a violation of Board Policy for any employee of Community Unit School District 200 staff to harass another individual in the work place. Violation of this policy shall be Considered grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. Blood Borne Pathogens Certain diseases such as Hepatitis B and HIV infection are transmitted by blood and certain body fluids from one person to another. Therefore it is necessary to protect yourself from contact with these fluids in order to avoid exposure to diseases. Many of the people who actually are infected with HIV or HBV have no symptoms and are not aware that they could be transmitting the disease. This is why we use universal precautions when handling blood in the school setting, to avoid contact with anyone else�s blood. You must consider every person, all blood and most body fluids to be a potential carrier of infectious disease. Recognize a situation that might put you at risk and protect yourself accordingly.

14. DISCLAIMER This handbook does not create or intend to create a contract of employment, either expressed or implied. A substitute is an at-will employee or independent contractor of the District and the relationship with the District may be terminated by the substitute or the District at any time, with or without cause. The District does not guarantee specific benefits or terms of employment.

15. Frequently Asked Questions What time will I receive a call for subbing? The system calls substitutes during the following times: For same day jobs only: 5:30am through Noon For future jobs: 5:30pm through 10:00pm (including weekends/holidays) If I turn down a �-day job or aide position, will I still be on the list for a full Teaching position that day? Yes, you will. Whom should I talk to if the lesson plans were not complete/helpful? Try to speak with the person within the school who you initially report to for the assignment. You can also see if a school administrator is available to meet with you at that time. Can I leave the building when it is the teacher�s regular plan period? It is expected that you would remain at the school throughout the entire time of the assignment. If you do need to leave the building for any reason, you should ask in the school office if that would be acceptable and then sign out prior to leaving. Will I get a key for the classroom I am assigned? That will be determined at each individual building. If there is something mechanically wrong with the room (temperature/water leak/electrical�), whom should I contact? You should contact the school office as soon as you discover a problem within the school. If I believe that something I will need for instruction is missing, whom should I contact? First double check the notes/desks/counters/teacher mailbox to see if the materials have been placed in a different location. Your next step would be to see if the teacher has indicated a contact person to address questions to (often a neighboring teacher with a similar assignment). If that proves unsuccessful, contact the school office. Will I remain active for subbing during the next school year? You will receive a phone call letting you know the dates for pre-registration call in. You will NOT receive this call if you do not sub at least one (1) time during the previous school year.