Compensatory time positions create nonteaching assignments for teachers. These assignments are in lieu of teaching, may be full-time or part-time, and are subject to the school budget. Some compensatory time positions can be created without a school-based option vote, but there must be a posting after the principal consults with the chapter leader. Examples of these positions include lunchroom coordinator, dean (using the Central Dean posting), programmer (in middle and high schools) and grade advisor.
Other compensatory time positions may be created only after the school chapter votes to create or recreate the compensatory time through the school-based option process. Examples include testing coordinator, technology coordinator and budget coordinator.
The principal must consult with the chapter leader on all compensatory time postings and chapter leaders should discuss the qualifications, duties and responsibilities; length of term in years; number of periods relieved from teaching; and the posting deadline for each position.
All positions must be publicly posted in your school. Anyone wanting a specific position should apply by the deadline on the posting.
If two or more applicants are equally qualified, the applicant with the most school seniority should be given the position. However, priority will be given to the qualified applicant who has never previously held a compensatory time position.
To see what the contract says about compensatory time positions, read articles 7A3, 7A6, 7B3, 7C4, 7K3 and 7U.