As a TVOT Daily OT did you know?
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You can accept TVARRIS daily assignments
outside of your qualifications, e.g. French, Intermediate etc.
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Morning half-day assignments shall end no later than 20 minutes after
the end of class instructional time and afternoon assignments shall begin no
earlier than 20 minutes before class instructional time.
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Occasional Teachers shall not be assigned supervisory duties prior to the
commencement of class on the first morning of an assignment or prior to the
commencement of the afternoon class on the first day if it is a half-day
afternoon assignment.
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An Occasional Teacher who accepts and reports
for an assignment shall be placed in that assignment unless otherwise mutually
agreed. However, where there is a vacant classroom assignment,
reassignment of the Occasional Teacher from a non-classroom assignment may
be necessary at the discretion of the Principal to address student needs.
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The timetable for an Occasional Teacher shall
be the same as the timetable as the Teacher they are replacing. This includes
prep periods and supervisory duties.
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Members need to keep track of times when they
do not receive their prep periods as they will receive compensation for the
loss of this valuable time at the end of the school year
As
an LTO, did you know...
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You have access to 11 days of sick leave at
100% of salary for those in a full year, 1.0 FTE assignment, and then 120
short-term disability days (STLDP) at 90% of salary (STLDP often requires
medical documentation)
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Sick leave days are pro-rated for less than a
full year assignment or less than a full time position.
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LTOs who are in full-time and part time
positions are expected to attend Professional Activity days at their schools
according to their teaching complement/FTE. That is to say a half time / .5 LTO
participates in half of the PD Days and will be paid at the LTO rate to attend.
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Long-Term Occasional Teachers should always check the LTO form when
hired to verify that the information contained therein is accurate.
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Long-Term Occasional Teachers’ salaries are
based on the salary grid. The yearly salary for an LTO and a permanent teacher
are the same for the identical years of experience and grid placement. However,
the LTO’s annual pay is divided by the 194 teaching days in the school calendar
for a per diem.
- To be eligible for benefits, LTOs must be in an assignment of 90 calendar days or longer.
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LTOs in the NTIP program are exempt from the evaluation component of the
program.
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Be professional – Don’t use the TVDSB system for
personal correspondence. There is no privacy when an employee uses the Board’s
property whether it is a TVDSB computer or the Board’s Outlook email system
(even from a home computer). All such usage must be appropriate and related to your employment with
the Board. Inappropriate use of such
equipment could result in the Board limiting or revoking your access and
possible discipline.
The Union asks members to use a
personal email address when contacting the Local.
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Your pension is one of your most important financial assets.
Register to attend one of several upcoming webinars hosted by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) and gain an understanding of how to maximize your pension benefits and how some life events may impact your pension.
Sessions are being offered from mid-October to the end of November. Click on the link for more information and registration details -
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Provincial ETFO Workshops
From the first day that you teach in the elementary panel, you become a member of ETFO. All ETFO members are eligible to attend workshops hosted by the Provincial Office and in many cases, expenses for travel, meals accommodation, dependent care and release time will be covered per ETFO Provincial guidelines. To find out what is currently being offered, check out - https://members.etfo.ca/programs/professional-learning/courses
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Deadline to Register - October 17, 2024
Important Notice to all ETFO members -
This fall 2024, ETFO is holding membership meetings in communities across the province.
Provincial and local leaders want to hear from permanent Teachers, LTOs and daily Occasional Teachers about your experiences in the workplace and
about the changes you want to see in our schools.
Join us for this important discussion and have your voice heard.
When:
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Registration and Light dinner provided at 4:30 PM; meeting at 5 PM
Where:
Hellenic Community Centre, 133 Southdale Road West, London ON
Registration:
Occasional Teachers/LTOs register by email:
mail@etfotvot.com or by phone: 519-641-3936
Please alert us to any dietary restrictions
Additional details:
Deadline to register is Thursday, October 17, 2024 (advance registration required)
Forms for dependent care and kilometrage expenses will be available at the meeting.
Never hesitate to call the TVOT Office for ETFO Thames Valley Occasional Teachers at 519-641-3936 or mail@etfotvot.com.
It is our job to represent the interest of our members in their dealings with the employer and to treat calls confidentially. We look forward to hearing from you.
Home Fire Safety
One of the
most common emergencies Canadians experience is a fire in their home. House
fires can happen anywhere and anytime, but they're most common between December
and March. Since Fire Prevention Week is October 6 to 12, it's the perfect time
to learn how to protect your home and loved ones from the impacts of fire. A
house fire can pose a severe threat in just a few minutes, which is why it's so
important to be informed and prepared.
Read more at
https://bit.ly/3N4JLQ4. #OTIPUpdate
As our way
of saying thank you for getting an auto and/or home insurance quote, we'll send
you a $20 gift card of your choice. Plus, when you get a quote throughout
September and October, you'll be automatically entered into our Back to School
Bonus Contest for a chance to win $1,000 cash! Get an online quote or call
1-888-892-4935 and mention this offer.
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