Faculty Associate Handbook

Forward
Chapter 1: Mission of the Laboratory Schools
Chapter 2: Role of Faculty Associates
Chapter 3: Appointment and Employment Information
Chapter 4: Professional Growth & Evaluation of Faculty Associates
Chapter 5: University Benefits and Time Away from Work
Chapter 6: Absence Procedures
Chapter 7: Resignation and Retirement
Chapter 8: Probation Period and Laboratory School Continued Service
Chapter 9: Discipline & Dismissal
Chapter 10: Grievance Process
Chapter 11: Compensation Add links for Appendix B, C, D, E, and F
Chapter 12: Emergency Information
Appendix A: Procedures for Making an Application for Research in the Laboratory Schools

Chapter 7: Resignation and Retirement

I.  Contractual Obligation

A teacher in Laboratory School Continued Service may resign or retire at any time by providing at least 30 days prior written notice with: the concurrence of the Laboratory School Superintendent. Teachers in Laboratory School Continued Service may terminate employment during the contractual period. Should a teacher with Laboratory School Continued Service Status terminate employment prior to the end of their contractual year to take another teaching assignment, the Laboratory School may refer the teacher to the State Superintendent of Education for a process consistent with the Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5/24-14 which provides that resignation under these circumstances may not be in accordance with this section of the school code, and the State Superintendent of Education may find a teacher guilty of unprofessional conduct and liable to suspension of license, for a period not to exceed one year.

II. Resignation/Retirement Procedures

Faculty Associates who plan to resign or retire should

1. submit a letter of resignation (or letter of intent to retire) to the building principal and superintendent,
2. notify Human Resources to schedule a separation meeting to discuss insurance (and, as applicable, retirement) and final payroll arrangements.

III. Checkout Procedures

In addition to the resignation and/or retirement procedures completed with Human Resources, employees leaving the University must

1. return keys, books, technology, Redbird ID card and other University- owned materials;
2. pay all departmental and University bills;
3. submit final timesheet in IPeople for any benefit time used in the last month of work;
4. clean office space; and
5. meet with the building principal if requested.