Note: The Faculty Handbook is an extension of the employment contract. Teachers should carefully read and understand all items outlined in the Faculty Handbook. Updates will be made to policies and procedures in the Faculty Handbook as needed. Notification of significant changes, those that effect the meaning or spirit of this document, will be communicated to teachers when such changes are made. Teachers agree to comply with all changes and new policies upon being properly notified. Any teacher may propose changes to the Faculty Handbook by submitting a written proposal to the Head of School.
The STUDENT AND PARENT HANDBOOK contains additional policies and procedures that are essential for teachers to understand. All teachers must understand and adhere to these policies and procedures as well.
Contents:
- MISSION AND VISION
- AKD STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO DEIJ
- GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
- WELCOME FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
- HISTORY OF ISNS
- FACULTY ROSTER
- FACULTY ORIENTATION
- ISNS CAMPUS
- LIVING IN SHENZHEN
- HIRING POLICY
- DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT
- PROBATIONARY PERIOD
- SALARY AND BENEFITS
- ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE
- JOB DESCRIPTIONS – under construction
- CALENDAR
- FLOOR PLANS
- LINK OF LINKS
- FORMS
- PURCHASING PROCEDURE AND BUDGET CODES
- LOGISTICS AND RESOURCES
- EVENT PLANNING AND USE OF FACILITIES
- PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
- CODE OF CONDUCT
- WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
- COMMUNICATIONS POLICY
- USE OF TECHNOLOGY
- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
- DATA PROTECTION POLICY
- MS AND HS LATE AND NON SUBMISSION POLICY
- ABSENCES, LEAVE AND SUBSTITUTION
- COUNSELLING SERVICES FOR FACULTY
- PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS
- COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS
- SUPERVISION DUTY
- PROFESSIONAL DRESS
- MANAGEBAC PROTOCOLS
- TEACHER EVALUATION
- CONTRACT RENEWAL AND REFERENCE REQUESTS
- END OF YEAR CHECK-OUT
- STANDARDIZATION POLICY
- ENCOURAGING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
- TECHNOLOGY POLICIES
- INCLUSION
- HOME LEARNING
- ASSESSMENT AND REPORTS
- HIGH SCHOOL LATE SUBMISSION POLICY
WELFARE AND MANAGEMENT OF STUDENTS
- NEW STUDENT WELCOME PROCEDURE
- STUDENT ATTENDANCE
- MANAGEMENT OF STUDENT BEHAVIOR
- SAFETY, SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
- ECA AND EOTC EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
- CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
- SUMMARY OF STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY IN CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
- STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
- RESPONDING TO STUDENT CRISIS
- STUDENT ILLNESS, INJURIES AND ACCIDENTS
- STUDENT SUPPORT: COUNSELLING, EAL AND SEN
- STUDENT SUPPORT REFERRAL PROCESS
- REFERENCE AND DOCUMENT REQUESTS FROM STUDENTS
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND TRIPS
- ATHLETICS, EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
- EXTRA-CURRICULAR EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
- FIELD TRIPS (EOTC)
Disclaimer: This handbook does not cover every aspect of employment, work condition, standard or expectation. As situations arise, additional policies and procedures may be developed to help teachers and the Leadership Team minimize conflict and increase subjectivity. School policies are included in this handbook for your reference. Teachers are urged to recommend additional items that might be included in this handbook. Notify the Head of School if errors or links are noticed.
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