July 13, 2011

Substitute teachers and tenure.

Practice point: A substitute teacher may not accumulate tenure credit while teaching pursuant to an intern certificate.

Student note:  Prior to receiving tenure, eligible educators must serve a probationary period of up to three years, pursuant to  Education Law § 3014[1].

Case: Matter of Berrios v. Board of Educ. of Yonkers City School Dist., NY Slip Op 05804 (2d Dept. 2011).


Tomorrow's issue: Liability on a contract.