Paraprofessional Training Clause Samples
The Paraprofessional Training clause establishes requirements for the education and preparation of paraprofessional staff involved in providing services under the agreement. Typically, it outlines the minimum training standards, such as specific certifications, hours of instruction, or ongoing professional development that paraprofessionals must complete before and during their employment. This clause ensures that paraprofessionals possess the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively, thereby maintaining service quality and compliance with regulatory or contractual standards.
Paraprofessional Training. 1. The Committee shall provide workshops and/or courses, free of charge, to employees in subject/topic areas applicable to their job functions. Employees covered under this Agreement will not be required to attend four (4) of the half-day professional development days during the school year in exchange for one (1) full day professional development day noted in Article VIII, paragraph F below, as well as the required building meetings noted below. The dates for non-attendance at these four (4) half- day professional development days will be determined by the Superintendent of Schools. Employees who are not regularly scheduled to work on the four (4) identified half-day professional development days need not report to work on the one
(1) full day professional development day or attend the required after school meetings. The School Committee reserves the right to make amendments to the annual professional development calendar.
2. Paraprofessionals may be required to attend up to five (5) building meetings per year at which time relevant safety information, professional development, and training will be provided. Paraprofessionals will be given at least ten (10) school days’ notice for these meetings whenever practicable.
Paraprofessional Training. School-site inclusion planning teams shall meet with paraprofessionals teaching in inclusion classrooms at least twice yearly to determine what training, professional development, and support are needed. The Central and Cluster office personnel responsible for supporting inclusion shall arrange for such training to be provided. When appropriate, paraprofessionals shall attend professional development training designed to support the inclusion process.
Paraprofessional Training. Paraprofessionals newly assigned to Students with Exceptionalities classes shall be trained in their job responsibilities. They shall be compensated if such training is conducted outside of regular working hours.
Paraprofessional Training. The Committee shall provide workshops and/or courses, free of charge, to employees in subject/topic areas applicable to their job functions. Employees covered under this Agreement will not be required to attend two (2) of the half-day professional development days during the school year in exchange for one (1) full day professional development day noted in Article VIII, paragraph F below. The dates for non-attendance at these two (2) half-day professional development days will be determined by the Superintendent of Schools. Employees who are not regularly scheduled to work on the two (2) identified half-day professional development days need not report to work on the one (1) full day professional development day. The School Committee reserves the right to make amendments to the annual professional development calendar.