Common use of Classroom Paraprofessional Assignment Clause in Contracts

Classroom Paraprofessional Assignment. a. When a classroom paraprofessional has a current assignment which is seventy-five percent (75%) or less than the previous year’s assignment, the paraprofessional shall be assigned to the next available classroom paraprofessional or lunch room paraprofessional position in the District provided the times are compatible with his/her current assignment and he/she is qualified for the available position. When more than one classroom paraprofessional is affected, qualified and acceptable, the earlier date of hire shall be given preference. b. The paraprofessional shall notify the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee in writing of the circumstances within five (5) days of such event of their interest in and availability for additional assignments. c. The Rockford Public Schools and the RESPA agree that two representatives of RESPA’s choosing shall be invited to Administrators’ Meeting in the summer to observe and provide suggestions regarding the assignment of paraprofessional duties. After the summer placement meeting each school year, the local Association president may notify, in writing, the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee of a desire to reassess the current assignment of classroom paraprofessionals, where it appears the length of service to the District is not adequately reflected in the hours of the classroom paraprofessional aide’s assignments. Classroom paraprofessional assignments may be revised once after this review to adjust hours of assignment in consideration of length of service.

Classroom Paraprofessional Assignment. a. When a classroom paraprofessional has a current assignment which is seventy-seventy- five percent (75%) or less than the previous year’s assignment, the paraprofessional shall be assigned to the next available classroom paraprofessional or lunch room paraprofessional position in the District provided the times are compatible with his/her current assignment and he/she is qualified for the available position. When more than one classroom paraprofessional is affected, qualified and acceptable, the earlier date of hire shall be given preference. b. The paraprofessional shall notify the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee in writing of the circumstances within five (5) days of such event of their interest in and availability for additional assignments. c. The Rockford Public Schools and the RESPA agree that two representatives of RESPA’s choosing shall be invited to Administrators’ Meeting in the summer to observe and provide suggestions regarding the assignment of paraprofessional duties. After the summer placement meeting each school year, the local Association president may notify, in writing, the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee of a desire to reassess the current assignment of classroom paraprofessionals, where it appears the length of service to the District is not adequately reflected in the hours of the classroom paraprofessional aide’s assignments. Classroom paraprofessional assignments may be revised once after this review to adjust hours of assignment in consideration of length of service.