What is seniority?
Seniority rights are based on length of actual paid service in a specific tenure area, and apply to both tenured and probationary teachers. If a school district abolishes teaching positions, seniority is the sole criterion in determining which teachers are laid off, and subsequently recalled should a vacancy in the teacher’s tenure area occur within seven years. All staff members accrue seniority. Staff who work part time accrue “pro-rated” seniority.
Seniority rights are based on length of actual paid service in a specific tenure area, and apply to both tenured and probationary teachers. If a school district abolishes teaching positions, seniority is the sole criterion in determining which teachers are laid off, and subsequently recalled should a vacancy in the teacher’s tenure area occur within seven years. All staff members accrue seniority. Staff who work part time accrue “pro-rated” seniority.
