Common use of Paraeducators Clause in Contracts

Paraeducators. The parties recognize the important role played by paraeducators and agree that paraeducator assistance will be provided as follows to work both in the special education room and to work in the general education room as needed to provide inclusive experiences for students as directed by the special education teacher. Special education teachers with lower caseloads will work collaboratively with general education teachers at the secondary level, the curricular leader or department head to share paraeducator time as needed to meet the needs of special education students in the building. In the event that additional assistance is needed to meet student needs, the teacher may request a meeting with the building administrator and appropriate district staff to address the situation. The following paraeducator hours are based on: Resource Room/Integrated Program 30 hr/wk for each 30 students Self-Contained Academic/Support Center 65 hr/wk for each 12 students Self-Contained Life Skills/Adaptive Support Center 65 hr/wk for each 10 students Emotional Behavioral Disorders/School Adjustment 65 hr/wk for each 10 students Preschool/Early Childhood Education 32.5 hr/wk for each 12 students with IEPs in each session (65 hrs/wk for 12 students with IEPs in both sessions) Paraeducator staffing may be added to special education classrooms with high impact students based on the unique needs of students. Other remedies will be explored with the teacher and principal. Beginning in the 2018-19 school year, Secondary ELL paraeducator assistance for English language development services will be allocated using the following formula: The 2017-18 school year will be a transition year between the prior staffing formula for Secondary ELL paraeducators and the new formula. As paraeducators separate from employment during the 2017-18 school year, or change assignments out of ELL positions, staffing will be adjusted to more closely fit the formula above. ELL paraeducator assistance for elementary English development services will be allocated at 15.0 hours per day for each 90 students.

Paraeducators. The parties recognize the important role played by paraeducators and agree that paraeducator assistance will be provided as follows to work both in the special education room and to work in the general education room as needed to provide inclusive experiences for students as directed by the special education teacher. Special education teachers with lower caseloads will work collaboratively with general education teachers at the secondary level, the curricular leader or department head to share paraeducator time as needed to meet the needs of special education students in the building. In the event that additional assistance is needed to meet student needs, the teacher may request a meeting with the building administrator and appropriate district staff to address the situation. The following paraeducator hours are based on: Primary Support Center 32.5 hrs/wk Resource Room/Integrated Program 30 hr/wk for each 30 26 students Self-Contained Academic/Support Center 65 hr/wk for each 12 10 students Self-Contained Life Skills/Adaptive Support Center 65 hr/wk for each 10 8 students Emotional Behavioral Disorders/School Adjustment 65 hr/wk for each 10 students Preschool/Early Childhood Special Education 32.5 hr/wk for each 12 students with IEPs in each session Staffed at 1.0 FTE certificated and two (65 hrs/wk for 12 students with IEPs in both sessions6.5 hours each) paraeducators support per day Paraeducator staffing may be added to special education classrooms with high impact students based on the unique needs of students. Other remedies will be explored with the teacher and principal. Beginning If a paraeducator position above is not filled within 10 school days of the vacancy, the teacher shall be paid $25/day for each day the position remains unfilled. If the position remains unfilled for 30 days, the teacher shall be paid $50/day for each day the position remains unfilled. This remedy is separate and apart from any remedy to which employees are entitled under Section 7.2.B.2.e and may be provided in addition to the 2018-19 school year, remedy in Section 7.2.B.2.e if the qualifying event occurs. Secondary ELL paraeducator assistance for English language development services will be allocated using the following formula: The 2017-18 ELL student count at school year hours per week of paraeducator services *For each additional 75 students, 15 hours per week of paraeducator services will be a transition year between the prior staffing formula for Secondary ELL paraeducators and the new formula. As paraeducators separate from employment during the 2017-18 school year, or change assignments out of ELL positions, staffing will be adjusted to more closely fit the formula aboveadded. ELL paraeducator assistance for elementary English development services will be allocated at 15.0 hours per day for each 90 students.

Paraeducators. The parties recognize the important role played by paraeducators and agree that paraeducator assistance will be provided as follows to work both in the special inclusive education room and to work in the general education room as needed to provide inclusive experiences for students as directed by the special education teacher. Special education teachers with lower caseloads will work collaboratively with general education teachers at the secondary level, the curricular leader or department head to share paraeducator time as needed to meet the needs of special education students in the building. In the event that additional assistance is needed to meet student needs, the teacher may request a meeting with the building administrator and appropriate district staff to address the situation. The following paraeducator hours are based onon the ratios listed in 7.2.B.e: Resource Room/Integrated Program 30 hr/wk Support Center, LINK, School Adjustment 0 hours for each 30 1-4 students Selfon caseload32.5 hours for 5-Contained Academic/8 students on caseload 65 hours for 9-10 students on caseload Primary Support Center (at least 50% of the students are K-2) 32.5 hours for 1-4 students on caseload 65 hr/wk hours for each 12 5-8 students Selfon caseload 97.5 hours for 9-Contained Life Skills/10 students on caseload Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Staffed at 1.0 FTE certificated and two (6.5 hours each) paraeducators support per day 65 Integrated Programs 0 hours for 1-13 students on caseload32.5 hours for 14-26 students on caseload Adaptive Support Center 0 hours for 1-2 students on caseload32.5 hours for 3-4 students on caseload 65 hr/wk hours for each 10 5-6 students Emotional Behavioral Disorders/School Adjustment 65 hr/wk on caseload 97.5 hours for each 10 7-8 students Preschool/Early Childhood Education 32.5 hr/wk for each 12 students with IEPs on caseload Students receiving 1:1 staffing count towards the student staffing ratio. Paraeducator hours outlined in each session (65 hrs/wk for 12 students with IEPs in both sessions) this section do not preclude an IEP team decision determining that additional para-educator services are required to meet an individual student’s educational needs. Paraeducator staffing may be added to special inclusive education classrooms with high impact students based on the unique special education needs of students. Other remedies will be explored with the teacher and principal. Beginning in Any time there is an absent para or behavioral technician from an IE teacher’s assigned team and for which there is not an assigned substitute, the 2018-19 school year, teacher will be compensated at $35.00 per day. Secondary ELL MLE paraeducator assistance for English language development services will be allocated using the following formula: The 2017-18 MLE student count at school year hours per week of paraeducator services *For each additional 75 students, 15 hours per week of paraeducator services will be a transition year between the prior staffing formula for Secondary ELL paraeducators and the new formulaadded. As paraeducators separate from employment during the 2017-18 school year, or change assignments out of ELL positions, staffing will be adjusted to more closely fit the formula above. ELL MLE paraeducator assistance for elementary English development services will be allocated at 15.0 hours per day for each 90 students.