Teacher Selection and Assignment Policy.

Effective Date: November 17, 2024

Last Updated: November 17, 2024

A. Purpose.

This policy establishes guidelines for the assignment of teachers to students at Lingua Classica to ensure fair, professional, and effective educational delivery while maintaining appropriate boundaries and protecting the wellbeing of both staff and students.

B. Scope.

This policy applies to all teaching assignments, including but not limited to:

• Group classes.

• Private lessons.

• Online sessions.

• In-person instruction.

• Trial lessons.

• Substitute teaching arrangements.

C. Teacher Assignment Criteria.

Primary Criteria

Teachers will be assigned to students based exclusively on:

• Teacher's subject matter expertise.

• Teaching experience and qualifications.

• Schedule availability.

• Student's learning objectives.

• Language proficiency level.

• Teaching methodology appropriate for student's needs.

Non-Discriminatory Practice

The school explicitly prohibits teacher assignments based on:

• Gender.

• Nationality.

• Age.

• Race.

• Ethnicity.

• Religious beliefs.

• Physical appearance.

• Other personal characteristics unrelated to teaching ability.

D. Student Requests.

Acceptable Requests

Students may request:

• Specific teaching methodologies.

• Schedule preferences.

• Learning style accommodations.

• Specific academic focus areas.

Unacceptable Requests

The school will not accommodate requests:

• Based on teacher's personal characteristics.

• That violate professional boundaries.

• That conflict with anti-discrimination policies.

• That make teachers uncomfortable.

E. Professional Boundaries.

Teacher Rights

Teachers have the right to:

• Decline teaching assignments that make them uncomfortable.

• Report inappropriate student behavior.

• Request administrative support.

• Maintain professional distance.

• Have their privacy protected.

Administrative Responsibilities

Administration must:

• Screen student requests for appropriateness.

• Support teacher decisions regarding assignment acceptance.

• Document concerning behavior.

• Enforce professional boundaries.

• Take action when policies are violated.

F. Implementation.

Assignment Process

• Review student's learning needs and goals.

• Match with available qualified teachers.

• Consider schedule compatibility.

• Make assignment based on educational criteria only.

• Obtain teacher agreement to assignment.

Handling Special Requests

• All special requests must be submitted in writing.

• Requests will be evaluated against policy criteria.

• Only education-related requests will be considered.

• Administrative approval required for exceptions.

• Documentation of decisions maintained.

G. Policy Violations.

Student Violations

The school reserves the right to:

• Reject inappropriate requests.

• Terminate educational services.

• Ban students for serious violations.

• Report harassment or threatening behavior.

• Take legal action if necessary.

Documentation Requirements

All instances of:

• Inappropriate requests.

• Policy violations.

• Teacher concerns.

• Administrative actions.

• Resolution outcomes.

Must be documented and maintained in secure administrative files.

H. Review and Updates.

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as needed to ensure:

• Effectiveness.

• Legal compliance.

• Staff protection.

• Student success.

• Professional standards.

I. Contact Information.

For questions or concerns regarding this policy, contact us.

This policy supersedes all previous versions and remains in effect until formally revised or replaced.