Orientation is a formal welcoming process that is designed to make the new employee feel comfortable, informed about Levine Academy, and prepared for their position. New employee orientation is conducted by the Department of Human Resources and with the employee’s supervisor, and includes an overview of Levine Academy history, an explanation of Levine Academy core values, vision, and mission; and School goals and objectives. In addition, the new employee will be given an overview of benefits and complete any necessary paperwork. Depending on the number of new employees, the Orientation may be either one on one or in a group setting. Employees are presented with all codes, keys, and procedures needed to navigate within the workplace and as authorized by the employee’s direct supervisor. The new employee’s supervisor then introduces the new hire to staff throughout Levine Academy, reviews their job description and scope of position, explains Levine Academy’s evaluation procedures, and helps the new employee get started on specific functions.
Probationary Period for New Employees
The probationary period for regular full-time and regular part-time employees lasts up to 90-days from date of hire. During this time, employees have the opportunity to evaluate our School as a place to work and management has its first opportunity to evaluate the employee. During this introductory period, both the employee and Levine Academy have the right to terminate employment without advance notice. Upon completion of the probationary period, a 90-day review may be exercised by the employee’s supervisor; if this step is not exercised, the employee shall continue as a regular employee in good standing, subject to the policies and expectations found in the Employee Handbook or communicated to the employee by his/her supervisor. All employees, regardless of classification or length of service, are expected to meet and maintain School standards for job performance and behavior.
Employee Classifications:
Regular/Non-Exempt (Non-Teacher) Staff Employees
The core Levine Academy office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The timing of lunch breaks is subject to approval by the Head of School to assure proper office coverage.
Individual work schedules may be established with the Head of School or others to whom the Head of School has delegated such a responsibility, in consideration of the needs of Levine Academy. Work schedules may be affected by particular projects, part-time employment assignments, and exempt status. Any variations in a non- exempt employee’s work schedule from the core office hours, including any additional hours, is subject to approval in writing by the Head of School or by the employee’s direct supervisor. The non-exempt employee regular work schedule is limited to 8 paid hours per day, plus an unpaid hour for lunch and a 15-minute break during each half day of work. In addition, overtime work (more than 40 hours in a week) must be authorized in writing by the employee’s immediate supervisor. An overtime rate is paid for overtime work as dictated by law.
Administrators and Other Exempt Employees
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