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ECE RTAP – District Lead Professional Service Agreement

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Scope of Services

The District Lead agrees to provide services to support the Early Childhood Registered Teacher Apprentice Program (ECE RTAP). The responsibilities of the District Lead may include, but are not limited to:

  1. Program Communication and Coordination
    • Serving as the primary point of contact with the ECE RTAP team and the Department of Education (DOE).
    • Keeping district personnel informed about program standards, competencies, and updates.
    • Participating in monthly district lead meetings to discuss program progress and challenges.
    • Responding to weekly program emails from the ECE RTAP team.
  2. Recruitment and Placement
    • Identifying Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers qualified to deliver ECE content.
    • Support the process of securing appropriate placement facilities for apprentices with qualified mentor teachers while maintaining appropriate student-to-mentor ratios.
    • Assisting in recruiting students for the program and scheduling informational meetings with potential apprentices.
  3. Student Support
    • Supporting the enrollment process and ensuring apprentices meet program requirements.
    • Ensuring ECE RTAP is listed in the district's curriculum guide/course handbook.
    • Distributing materials to students as needed, such as gas cards.
  4. Program Monitoring and Reporting
    • Monitoring enrolled apprentices to ensure they are on track for success.
    • Keeping the ECE RTAP team informed of enrollment or personnel changes.
    • Helping schedule and participating in district and apprenticeship orientation meetings.
  5. Additional Support
    • Participating in DOE office hours as available.
    • Supporting program operations and alignment with the Next Level Program of Study.

Compensation

The District Lead will receive a stipend of $2929 per school year paid $1464.50 in January and June of the calendar year, which will be paid directly to the individual and not their employer. This stipend is contingent upon the successful performance of the roles and responsibilities outlined above, some of which may require work outside the standard contract day.

Terms and Conditions

  1. Independent Contractor
    The District Lead is engaged as an independent contractor and not as an employee of CIESC. This Agreement does not establish any employer-employee relationship between the parties.
  2. Duration of Agreement
    This Agreement is effective from date signed and will remain in effect until notified of withdrawal from the program unless terminated earlier by either party with written notice.
  3. Confidentiality
    The District Lead agrees to maintain confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information obtained during the performance of this Agreement.
  4. Termination
    Either party may terminate this Agreement with a written 30-day notice. Any stipend payments may be prorated based on work completed up to the termination date.
  5. Governing Law
    This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Indiana.
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