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Behavior Analyst Supervisor (BCBA) - Team Chair - Azulay - FY20-FY22
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OONOABRWHDH = Bi OARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST SUPERVISOR (0.5 FTE)/TEAM CHAIR (0.5 FTE ———>_>_ EE BEHAVIOR ANALYST SUPERVISOR (0.5 FTE)/TEAM CHAIR (0.5 FTE) EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS duly, 1, 2019 - June 30, 202 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Canton Public Schools (hereinafter referred to as the “CPS") acting through its Superintendent of Schools (“Superintendent”), and Richard L. Azulay, 12 Cobb Avenue, Kingston, MA 02364. IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties hereto mutually covenant and agree as follows: 1. EMPLOYMENT: The Superintendent hereby employs Richard L. Azulay, as the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Supervisor (0.5 FTE)/Team Chair (0.5 FTE) (“BCBA/TC’) for the Canton Public Schools, and Richard L. Azulay hereby accepts employment subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter provided. TERM OF AGREEMENT: The BCBA/TC shall be employed for a three (3) year period commencing on July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022. COMPENSATION: The Superintendent agrees to pay the BCBA/TC in consideration of the faithful, diligent and competent performance of his duties and responsibilities as BCBA/TC, an annual salary of ninety-three thousand ($93,000) dollars for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The Superintendent and the BCBA/TC shall meet at least ninety (90) days prior to July 1 of each subsequent year of the contract for the purpose of reviewing and establishing the BCBA/TC’s salary to take effect as of July 1 of the next contract year. DUTIES: The BCBA/TC shall faithfully carry out the duties of his position in accordance with the provisions of the existing job description. The BCBA/TC recognizes that his responsibilities and conduct are not determined by prescribed hours and conditions and will perform the directed and implied duties of his position as determined by the Superintendent or his designee and will expend the time and effort necessary to effectively achieve the goals and purposes of the Canton Public Schools. WORK YEAR: The position requires 203 days of work, which shall include all days that school is (1)
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in session unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. The per diem rate for this position shall be 1/203 of the annual salary. LICENSES The Massachusetts General Laws do not currently require the BCBA/TC to hold a DESE license. If the DESE requires the BCBA/TC to hold a license, the BCBA/TC agrees to apply for the license in a reasonable period of time. The BCBA/TC shall hold all other licenses or certificates if required by the state of Massachusetts to perform his duties in the CPS. TERMINATION: 13.1 In the event that the BCBA/TC desires to terminate this contract before the term of service shall have expired, he may do so by giving at least ninety (90) days written notice of such intention to the Superintendent, with a time for such termination to be jointly established between the BCBA/TC and the Superintendent and confirmed in writing. 13.2 The Superintendent may terminate this contract at any time during its term due to reduction in force or reorganization resulting from declining enrollment or other budgetary reasons. 13.3 Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the Superintendent may dismiss the BCBA/TC, and thus terminate this contract, for good cause. As used herein, “good cause” shall mean any grounds put forth by the Superintendent which are not arbitrary, irrational, unreasonable, in bad faith or not relevant to the sound operation of the school system. Prior to any dismissal for good cause, the Superintendent will notify the BCBA/TC of the intended dismissal with an explanation of the grounds therefore and, if the BCBA/TC so requests, will provide him with an opportunity for a meeting to review the decision and to present information pertaining to its basis and to the employee’s status. 13.4 In the event this contract is terminated, any and all financial and other obligations by either party under the contract shall cease. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES: 8.1 General Expenses - The Superintendent may, at his own discretion, reimburse the BCBA/TC for expenses incurred in attendance at local, state, and national meetings or other expenses, at the sole discretion of the Superintendent. 8.2 Professional Days — With the advance approval of the Superintendent, the BCBA/TC may attend educational meetings, workshops, and conferences held outside the school district without loss of pay. The BCBA/TC may be reimbursed up to one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars per contract year for attendance at such meetings, if receiving prior approval from the Superintendent.
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10. 11. 12. 13. STATE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION: The BCBA/TC shall be a member of the Norfolk County Retirement System as required by M.G.L. INSURANCE BENEFITS The BCBA/TC shall be entitled to all insurance (medical, hospital, life, and workman’s compensation) benefits and all other fringe benefits currently available to teachers and other administrators, such benefits not to be reduced unless expressly provided for in his Contract or agreed upon in the future. (Intentionally left blank) LEAVES 12.1 Sick Leave — The BCBA/TC shall be entitled to Fifteen (15) days of sick leave during each year of his Contract. All unused sick leave will be added to the BCBA/TC’s accrued sick leave. In addition to personal injury or illness, the BCBA/TC may use a maximum of five (5) days of his accrued paid sick leave each year for illness in his immediate family (spouse, child, parent, or relative living within his household). 12.2 Bereavement Leave — In case of death during the school year of any member of BCBA/TC's family (grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law), no reduction of salary or reduction in accumulated sick leave shall be made for absence not exceeding three (3) school days. In case of death during the school year of the BCBA/TC’S, parent, child, or person living in the BCBA/TC’S household, no reduction of salary or reduction in accumulated sick leave shall be made for absence not exceeding five (5) school days. In case of death during the school year of the BCBA/TC’S nephew, niece, or other relative not mentioned elsewhere in this Section, one (1) day's leave without loss of pay or accumulated sick leave shall be granted on the day of the funeral. 12.3 Personal Leave- The BCBA/TC shall be entitled to three (3) personal days during each year of his contract. EVALUATION 13.1 The BCBA/TC shall fulfill all aspects of this contract. He/She shall be evaluated annually in writing by the Director of Student Services. Evaluation will be based on progress made in relationship to goals that are established each fall by the BCBA/TC in conjunction with the Director of Student Services. Performance evaluation will also be determined in relationship to indicators of effective instructional, organizational and administrative leadership (These will be outlined in more detail as we develop a common understanding of these parameters). The key qualities/evidence that the Director of Student Services will expect to find
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150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 through the evaluation process are/is: * An unwavering commitment to highly effective teaching through skillful supervision and evaluation * Accurate assessment of student achievement, programs, and needs in order to ensure that the system's resources and priorities are focused on enhancing student learning * A vibrant and supportive school culture that values collegiality, diverse people and perspectives, and constant improvement * The promotion of collaborative relationships with parents and staff 13.2 Assessments will be based upon direct observation of the BCBA/TC’S work, feedback received from parents, faculty, and other staff members, as well as review of written material from the Director of Student Services office and the schools. Additionally, the BCBA/TC will receive informal feedback from the Director of Student Services throughout the year as part of his ongoing supervision and support. 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Contract embodies the whole agreement between the Superintendent and the BCBA/TC and supersedes all prior agreements between the parties. There are no other inducements, promises, terms, conditions or obligations made or entered into by either party other than those contained herein. This Contract may not be changed except by a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement thereof is sought. 15. WAIVER The parties agree that any waiver of any term or provision of this Agreement, by either party, shall not be binding upon the parties unless said waiver is in writing and signed by both parties. 16. INVALIDITY If any paragraph or part of this Agreement is invalid, it shall not affect the remainder of said Agreement, but said remainder shall be binding and effective against all parties. 17. CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall be executed in triplicate, each of which shall constitute an original and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as they are in effect on the date of execution. 18. APPROPRIATION The monetary provisions of this Contract are subject to approval and appropriation by the Canton Annual Town Meeting. If approval or funding is withheld by the Canton Annual Town Meeting, this contract will be immediately terminated, without further obligations by the Town of Canton or the Canton Public Schools.
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199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto signed and sealed this Agreement in triplicate this XD day of FOR THE Canton Public Schools by: KE Fischer-Mueller Superintendent of Schools , 2019. Assented to by: _S—— na Richard L. Azulay Board Certifie Supervisor (0. FTE) avior Analyst TE)/Team Chair (0.5