Letter of Intent Sample for School Teacher

LETTER OF INTENT: CERTIFIED TEACHING APPOINTMENT

DOCUMENT CONTROL

• Effective Date: [Date]
• Version: 1.0
• Jurisdiction: [State/Province/District]
• Status: Pre-Contractual/Non-Binding (Subject to Final Employment Agreement)

1. LEGAL DISCLAIMER

NOTICE: This Letter of Intent (LOI) serves as a formal expression of interest and intent to enter into an employment contract. It does not constitute a final, binding employment agreement. The terms outlined herein are subject to successful background screening, verification of credentials, and the execution of a definitive Employment Contract by both parties.

2. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES

• The School: [Full Name of Educational Institution], located at [Full Address], represented by [Name of Authorized Representative], hereafter referred to as the "Employer."
• The Applicant: [Full Legal Name of Teacher], residing at [Full Address], hereafter referred to as the "Applicant."

3. OPERATIVE CLAUSES

1. SCOPE OF INTENT: The Applicant hereby declares their intent to fill the position of [Job Title, e.g., Grade 5 Lead Teacher] for the academic year [Year/Year].

2. PROPOSED COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The Employer intends to offer an annual base salary of [Salary Amount] USD, inclusive of a benefits package covering [List health, retirement, or stipends], subject to the Employer’s standard payroll policies.

3. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT: The execution of a final Employment Agreement is contingent upon:

• Proof of valid teaching licensure/certification in the state of [Jurisdiction].
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background checks and child abuse clearance registry inquiries.
• Verification of professional references and employment history.

4. DURATION & PERFORMANCE: The contemplated employment term shall commence on [Start Date] and terminate on [End Date], subject to the standard performance evaluation metrics established by the [School District/Board Policy].

5. EXCLUSIVITY: During the period of [Number] days following the execution of this LOI, the Applicant agrees to suspend active negotiations with competing educational institutions, provided the Employer remains in active good-faith negotiations regarding the final contract.

4. SIGNATURES & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

FOR THE EMPLOYER:

[Name of Authorized Representative] [Title] Date: [Date]

FOR THE APPLICANT:

[Full Legal Name of Applicant] Date: [Date]

5. EXECUTION & ENFORCEMENT GUIDE

• Step 1: Verification: Before signing, ensure both parties have reviewed the specific school board policies or bylaws referenced in Clause 3.3. Attach copies of the current Salary Schedule to this document as an exhibit.
• Step 2: Execution: Both parties must sign two identical original copies. One original is retained by the Human Resources department of the School, and one is retained by the Applicant.
• Step 3: Transition to Contract: Upon satisfaction of the conditions in Section 3, the Employer must present a formal, comprehensive Employment Contract within [Number] business days. This LOI is superseded entirely by the final signed Employment Contract.
• Step 4: Compliance Filing: Ensure this document is filed in the Applicant’s permanent personnel folder if the hiring process proceeds, or destroyed according to document retention protocols if the offer is declined.