SEMS calls out based on the rankings each person enters in for each
section.
Rankings:
2 - The TOC has a degree, diploma or has done a practicum in this area.
3 - Employee has a minimum of 3 months work experience in the specified
area.
4 - TOC does not have work experience or education required by levels 2
or 3, but is willing to work in this area if no qualified TOC is
available.
Permanent TOCs:
Permanent TOCs are those with a 'B' seniority level with the Vancouver
School Board and are therefore entitled to be called out first. This
call-out preference is contingent on the permanent TOC having an equal
(or higher) SEMS ranking than all other TOCs. Permement TOCs will not be
called out for a position they are not qualified for unless there is no
qualified teacher available.
Changing Rankings:
Each TOC is allowed 20 areas where they can give a ranking of 2,3, or 4.
To change one of their areas for a higher ranking, documentation of this
must be sent to Human Resources. Each summer, HR will mail out the TOC
ranking sheet to allow TOCs to change their ranking if they desire.
Why am I
working less than other TOCs?
A common question among TOCs is
how much are you working. What factors decide how often you will work.
- Slow periods - certain times of
the year are generally slow as there are less days off due to sickness
or other events that determine teacher coverage. September, January,
and June are often the slowest months for TOCs. Busier periods tend
to be during the flu season or days with higher number of field trips.
- Your subject area. As long as
you answer the phone call if it comes, you should receive the same
amount of work as someone with the same qualifications. For any
subject area, the greater the ratio of TOCs to teachers in the system,
the less work there is. Often TOCs in speciality subjects or areas in
demand will receive more calls (French, Spanish, Tech Education, Home
Ec, etc).
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