Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I have tested positive for COVID-19. What leaves are available to me?

1. January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 - 2022 California COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
   • Option 1 - Up to the equivalent of 5 days of paid leave
     • Vaccine-Related
     • Caring for Yourself
     • Caring for a Family Member
   • Option 2 - Up to the equivalent of 5 additional days of paid leave
     • Unable to work because you test positive or are caring for a family member who tests positive. (Family member defined in the attached document below.)
2. August 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 - ACT COVID Leave MOU, also applies to Unrepresented staff (pending MOU with CSEA).
   • Up to the equivalent of 10 days of paid leave when testing on a weekly basis, and minimally for the two (2) weeks before needing the leave (even if on vacation, jury duty, etc.)
     • When advised by a healthcare provider or following the requirements to isolate related to COVID-19
     • Unable to work due to a bona fide need to care for a family member due to COVID-19 (Family member defined in Article VI of the ACT contract.)
     • To care for a child whose school or child care provider is closed or unavailable due to COVID-19

Q. I am considered medically vulnerable, or am over age 65. What leaves are available to me?

A. If you are medically vulnerable, or are over age 65, you may use:
● COVID leaves as described above
● If you are unable to perform one on more essential job duties safely, you may be entitled to use:
  ○ accrued sick leave
  ○ accrued excess sick leave
  ○ differential leave
     ■ for certificated- 5 months of differential pay, beginning after sick leave is exhausted
     ■ for classified - up to 100 days of 50% pays, runs concurrently with sick leave
● vacation leave (classified employees only)

**Please note that medical verification (doctor’s note) will be required for these leaves.**

Q. How do I know what positions are open for application?

A. Carmel Unified School District uses EdJoin (Statewide Job Posting System) to advertise all vacant positions which are open to all applicants. Both certificated and classified positions are posted regularly on www.edjoin.org/carmelunified

(All In-House positions are sent out to the staff members who are eligible)

Q. How do I become a teacher?

A. You must contact the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for information at www.ctc.ca.gov

Q. How do I become a substitute?

A. Both Certificated and Classified Substitutes must complete the employment process through the Human Resource Office. The following must be completed and on file in order to be placed on the active substitute call list:

• Payroll paperwork (provided in the employment packet)
• Fingerprinting (processed through the Monterey County Office of Education Substitute Consortium at substitutes expense)
• TB clearance (Adult Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment Questionnaire)

To apply for a Substitute Teaching Permit, you must contact the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for information at www.ctc.ca.gov

Q. How can I become an Instructional Aide

A. Carmel Unified School District uses EdJoin Statewide Job Posting System to advertise all vacant positions which are open to all applicants. Both certificated and classified positions are posted regularly on www.edjoin.org.

Q. When are units due for Certificated employee's salary advancement?

A. All courses must be approved in advance of the first class or activity. Transcripts relating to pre-approved coursework have been filed in the Human Resources office prior to September 20th of the year which the higher salary is to be granted.

Q. How many days do employees receive for jury duty?

A. Certificated unit members shall receive his/her rate of pay for any day of jury duty which occurs on a normal work day. Unit member shall endorse and present to the District any warrants which represent payments for jury duty.

Q. I'm new to California. How do I apply for a California Teaching Credential?

A. You must contact the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for information at www.ctc.ca.gov