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06/27/11
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American Community School at Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
LETTER OF APPOINTMENT
(Foreign hire full-time teacher. Academic Years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013)
You
NAME are hereby appointed to the position of Teacher at the American Community School at Beirut, Lebanon,
to perform well and faithfully your job as assigned to you in accordance with the regular program and practice of the
School. You are required to be present on campus in Beirut, Lebanon available to perform your job as announced in
the school’s annual calendar (August 18, 2011) or as agreed with the Headmaster. This appointment terminates on
June 30, 2013. Unless this contract is renewed, June 30, 2013 shall be considered the separation of employment
date.
1. You shall receive from the School for all services satisfactorily performed by you, a remuneration that has been
specified at
I. Salary
SALARY (U.S. Dollars) per year, for this appointment, based on your successful evaluation for
continuation of employment. Your Step level on the ACS pay scale for this year is:
STEP
2. Starting with the date of this appointment, monthly payments of the remuneration shall be made at the end of
each month (September 2011 through end of August 2013.)
. This remuneration
has been defined taking into consideration a cost of living increase.
3. It is your responsibility to report changes in your qualifications, credentials and personal status to the School, as
this may affect your salary levels or benefits. Adjustments to salary or benefits resulting from such changes will
be made effective on the next contract. Proof of such changes should be presented to the Business Office.
4. The salary is US dollars based, paid in Lebanese pounds. The average of the official daily rate of exchange
over 90 days period is calculated and compared to the ACS rate of exchange every 3 months. If a difference is
determined, the difference will be paid to you. Exchange rates are subject to applicable legal exchange control
laws.
5. The School reserves the right to make payroll deductions as may be required by the tax and labor laws of
Lebanon and the United States of America if applicable to you.
1. Health insurance: Coverage includes hospitalization and outpatient care. Dental care and eye care are not
covered. This coverage is extended to you, your accompanying spouse (unless such benefit is provided by his or
her employer), and minor children (up to 18 years old) residing in Lebanon. At separation of employment, your
medical coverage will terminate. Health insurance coverage is subject to the policies and exclusions of the
insurance plan. This benefit is taxable under Lebanese income tax laws.
II. Benefits, Allowances and Renewal
2. Home leave: An annual plane ticket for travel, at the end of the school year, will be provided to the nearest major
airport to your permanent place of residence,CITY,STATE issued by an ACS appointed travel agent. This benefit is
extended to your accompanying spouse (unless such benefit is provided by his or her employer) and minor children
(up to 18 years old) residing in Lebanon. This benefit is taxable under Lebanese income tax laws.
3. Shipping: You will receive $650.00 as shipping allowance at beginning and at separation of employment, as well
as $500.00 for your accompanying spouse (unless such benefit is provided by his or her employer) and $500 for
each accompanying minor child (up to 18 years old) who resides in Lebanon. This benefit is taxable under
Lebanese income tax laws.
4. Housing: In accordance with the school housing policy. This benefit is taxable under Lebanese income tax laws.
5. Work Permit/Residency Card: ACS will renew your work permit and residency card for the length of
employment at ACS. The residency card is extended to your accompanying spouse (unless such benefit is provided
by his or her employer) and minor children (up to 18 years old) residing in Lebanon. Permission to work / reside in
Lebanon is subject to the Lebanese Labor Laws. You will provide ACS with all the documents required to process
the pre-work visa, the work permit and the residency card (copies of a passport valid for at least 24 months, college
diplomas, passport size photos and any other personal documents / information that might be requested from you).
Any penalty and / or late fees borne due to negligence on your part will become your responsibility. In case work
permit or residency is delayed, denied, revoked or not renewed for whatever reason, this appointment is void, salary
and benefits will cease, and no compensation will be given.
6. Indemnity: At separation of employment, and after submitting a completed sign-out sheet to the Business Office,
your indemnity will be paid as follows: One-month gross salary for each full academic year completed.
7. Transportation Allowance: You will be paid 8000LBP for every day you attend work per Lebanese decree 501.
8. Tuition Discount & Reimbursement: You will receive a discount of 100% on tuition and fees, only if your
accompanying child (or children) is (are) attending ACS. This benefit may be taxable under Lebanese income tax
laws.
9. Renewal: This Contract is renewable if both parties agree. New contracts and Employee Policy Manuals when
distributed are due back, signed, the second working day after the Winter Holidays. Your intention to renew or not to
renew should be communicated to ACS by mid December of each year.
10. Adjustment allowance: You will receive an allowance to compensate you for taxes incurred on benefits such
as health insurance, housing, home leave, shipping, and other. This allowance is paid quarterly and is taxable under
Lebanese income tax laws. Cash value of benefits paid out to you in lieu of home leave and/or shipping benefit is
treated as regular income and will be taxed with no compensation to you.