Common use of Process for Correcting Performance Deficiency Clause in Contracts

Process for Correcting Performance Deficiency. i. Whenever it is determined that a paraprofessional has a performance deficiency which, if not corrected or improved, could lead to dismissal during the work year, the responsible supervisor will take appropriate steps to notify the employee; where appropriate, to give positive suggestions for improvement and to give the employee a reasonable opportunity to correct such deficiency. ii. The following remediation procedures are recommended as a guide to compliance with paragraph i. and, if substantially followed, shall constitute compliance by the responsible supervisor. 1. Meet with the aide/paraprofessional to inform the employee about what is wrong with his/her performance. 2. Put the employee on notice by saying, unless there is observable improvement within the next 30 work days, the employee will be terminated at the end of that time. 3. Follow this up in writing to the paraprofessional within 7 school days of the meeting. 4. Observe as needed and record observations. Meet with the paraprofessional approximately half way through the 30 working day period to inform the paraprofessional of his/her progress to date. Follow this up in writing to the same within 7 days of the meeting. 5. If, during this time, inappropriate behavior is observed warranting immediate termination, inform the employee that he/she will be terminated as of that day and concurrently inform the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources. 6. If at the end of the 30 working day period the needed correction or improvement has not been observed, inform the employee that he/she is terminated as of that date and follow up that oral notice with a written termination letter in a form designated by the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.