As a part-time teacher you would be expected to attend a pro-rated number of PD days. If you have a 0.5 FTE contract, you would consult with your administrator in choosing which Prep/PD days they would attend for half of the total number in the calendar.
Section 4 Contracts of Employment
4.4 Part-time teachers, in consultation with the Admin, will commit to a pro-rated plan regarding participation in non-instructional days based on the percentage (%) of their contract and/or of the percentage (%) of the year that they are employed. These include but are not limited to staff meetings, professional development days, planning days, and conventions.
4.4.1 All Part-time Teachers are expected to attend the Opening School Celebration. This is considered part of their entire pro-rated attendance at non-instructional days.