Common use of Paraprofessionals Clause in Contracts

Paraprofessionals. 8-1. The District shall create two (2) job classifications from the existing “Paraprofessional Special Ed” classification: Paraprofessional I and Paraprofessional II. 8-2. A Paraprofessional shall be eligible to be classified as a Paraprofessional II if that Paraprofessional is assigned to work in a 1-to-1 relationship with a student with a diagnosis that results in a placement in an Emotional Support (“ES”) or Autism Support (“AS”) program as initiated through the Individualized Education Program process specifically to address challenging physical behaviors. 8-3. The Director of Special Education or his/her designee shall make all assignments regarding Paraprofessional II designation in his/her sole discretion. Paraprofessional IIs shall not be subject to bumping procedures. 8-4. Paraprofessional IIs shall be included on the Appendix A Salary Schedules at a rate of pay equal to that of a Paraprofessional I plus $0.75 per hour. 8-5. In the event a Paraprofessional I is substituting for a Paraprofessional II who has been continuously absent or is temporarily filling a permanent vacancy for at least three (3) contiguous full work days, after completion of the third contiguous day, the Paraprofessional I shall receive the rate of pay of a Paraprofessional II retroactive to the first such day worked. A paid benefit day will not constitute a break in service and any such paid benefit day taken by the Paraprofessional I would be compensated at the lower of the two (2) rates. 8-6. In the event a Paraprofessional II is temporarily assigned to Paraprofessional I duties due to absence of the Paraprofessional II’s assigned student from school, the Paraprofessional II will continue to receive the rate of a Paraprofessional II during any such absence and alternative duties. Should the student permanently leave the District, assignment will be in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-3.

Paraprofessionals. 8-Section 1. The District shall create two (2) job classifications from the existing “Paraprofessional Special Ed” classification: Paraprofessional I and Paraprofessional II. 8-Section 2. A Paraprofessional shall be eligible to be classified as a Paraprofessional II if that Paraprofessional is assigned to work in a 1-to-1 relationship with a student with complex needs (cognitive, physical, medical, etc.) or is assigned to a diagnosis that results in a placement in an specialized program such as Emotional Support (“ES”) or ), Autism Support (“AS”), Intensive Learning Support (“ILS”) program as initiated through or Life Skills Support (“LSS”) or other specialized programs designated by the Individualized Education Program process specifically to address challenging physical behaviorsDistrict. 8-Section 3. The Director of Special Education or his/her designee shall make all assignments regarding Paraprofessional II designation in his/her sole discretion. Paraprofessional IIs shall not be subject to bumping procedures. 8-Section 4. Paraprofessional IIs shall be included on the Appendix A Salary Schedules at a rate of pay equal to that of a Paraprofessional I plus $0.75 per hour. 8-5. In the event a Paraprofessional I is substituting for a Paraprofessional II who has been continuously absent or is temporarily filling a permanent vacancy for at least three (3) contiguous full work days, after completion of the third contiguous day, the Paraprofessional I shall receive the rate of pay of a Paraprofessional II retroactive to the first such day worked. A paid benefit day will not constitute a break in service and any such paid benefit day taken by the Paraprofessional I would be compensated at the lower of the two (2) rates. 8-6Section 5. In the event a Paraprofessional II is temporarily assigned to Paraprofessional I duties due to absence of the Paraprofessional II’s assigned student from school, the Paraprofessional II will continue to receive the rate of a Paraprofessional II during any such absence and alternative duties. Should the student permanently leave the District, assignment will be in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-33 of this ARTICLE.