Special Education Para-Professionals Sample Clauses

Special Education Para-Professionals. The parties agree this Agreement shall affect new employees hired on or after September 15, 1999 into the classification of “Special Education Para-Professional”. Any employee who has worked prior to September 15, 1999 in the classification of “Para-Professional” shall not be affected, and they shall continue doing any and all work, and shall be treated as they have in the past in regards to hours of work, benefits, and working conditions. Assignment of Special Education Para-Professionals shall not be used to reduce the regularly scheduled workweek opportunities of regular Para-Professional classification employees. A. Special Education Para-Professionals covered under this Agreement are considered to be those individuals who are hired to work one-on-one with one or more students. If a Special Education Para-Professional has more than one student, then separately, the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) shall be used to determine the normal workday of the Special Education Para-Professional. B. Hours of work are determined by the most recent IEP. This means that hours of work are subject to increase/decrease without posting the position to members of the bargaining unit. C. The level of benefits to which an employee is entitled shall be established yearly, starting with the new school year, from the last IEP, and shall continue without change for the entire school year unless the IEP increases the hours of work for at least thirty (30) calendar days. Upon working thirty (30) calendar days, the employee shall be entitled to additional benefit levels. D. Because this position is created to serve a specific student(s), when the students are absent, the Para-Professional will be guaranteed a minimum of one-half of their normally scheduled day based on the student’s IEP as show-up pay. The employer reserves the right to have the employee work or pay the minimum in lieu of work. E. Applicants for the position must be able to meet the unique needs of the special student. Evaluation of the special qualifications will be done on a case-by-case basis. This means that in the case of a reduction in the work force, eligibility to bump a less senior special education Para-Professional will be contingent upon the senior Para- Professional’s possession of the present qualifications to fill the residual position. F. One on one special education Para-Professionals will normally move locations with the student they are assigned to if the IEP calls for that. An excepti...
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Special Education Para-Professionals. Special Education Para-Professionals, Instructional Para-Professionals, Child Care Aides, ABC room aides, and Library Technicians working thirty (30) or more hours a week in a single position shall receive Plan B without the cash option unless the District is required to provide other insurance benefits required by the Affordable Care Act. All such employees working less than thirty (30) hours a week in a single position shall not be eligible for any insurance benefits.
Sample 1
Special Education Para-Professionals. A. Special Education Para-Professionals covered under this Agreement are considered to be those individuals who are hired to work one-on-one with one or more students. If a Special Education Para-Professional has more than one student, then separately, the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) shall be used to determine the normal workday of the Special Education Para-Professional. B. Hours of work are determined by the most recent IEP. This means that hours of work are subject to increase/decrease without posting the position to members of the bargaining unit. C. One on one special education Para-Professionals will normally move locations with the student they are assigned to if the IEP calls for that. An exception would occur if the new assignment changes the scope of the job so that the Para-Professional no longer holds the necessary qualifications of the position. In that case, the employee shall exercise his/her seniority to either bump or bid for a new position.
Sample 1

Related to Special Education Para-Professionals

  • Special Education Teachers Elementary/Secondary Special Education Coordinators shall be compensated for an extended work day in the amount of four thousand dollars ($4,000).

  • Professional and Education Leaves (a) Leave of absence with pay or without pay may be granted to employees to attend professional and educational meetings, courses, or other events which may be judged beneficial to the employee's professional development, especially as it relates to her responsibilities with the Employer.

  • Special Education Special education services, related services, and accommodations for students who are eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or any applicable provisions of state law, shall be provided in accordance with applicable state and federal law, this Agreement and Authorizer rules and policies. The Authorizer is the LEA for purposes of ensuring compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and all other federal and state laws and regulations concerning accommodation of and education of students with disabilities.

  • Continuing Education The Hospital and the Union recognize that continuing education is important for all employees and that they have shared interests and responsibilities in ensuring equitable access to it.

  • In-Service Education The parties recognize the value of in-service both to the employee and the Employer and shall encourage employees to participate in in-service. All employees scheduled by the Employer to attend in-service seminars shall receive regular wages.

  • General Education University Program Requirements All MTA applicable courses require a grade “C” or higher

  • Union Education If the local union indicates to the Hospital that its members have approved a special assessment for union education in accordance with the CUPE constitution and local union by laws, the Hospital agrees to deduct this assessment. Such assessment will be paid on a quarterly basis into a trust fund established and administered by OCHU/CUPE for this purpose.

  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT A. The Board of Education agrees to pay the actual tuition costs of courses taken by a teacher at accredited colleges or universities up to three courses per two (2) year fiscal periods from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008 and July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010 respectively, except as follows: 1. No teacher may be reimbursed for courses taken during the first year of teaching in Vineland. 2. Teachers taking courses in the second and third years of employment in Vineland will not receive remuneration until tenure has been secured. The remuneration will then be retroactive and will be paid to the teacher in a lump sum within sixty (60) days after the teacher has secured tenure. 3. All courses must be pre-approved by the Superintendent or his designee subject to the following requirements: (a) A teacher must provide official documentation that he/she has obtained a grade of B or better; (b) Reimbursement shall be paid only for courses directly related to teacher’s teaching field which increase the teacher’s content knowledge and are related to the teacher’s current certification, as determined by the Superintendent or his/her designee in his/her sole discretion; no reimbursement shall be paid for courses leading to a post graduate or professional degree in a field other than education or teaching. Further, effective September 1, 2010, all newly hired teachers shall not be eligible for reimbursement until they are tenured, and they shall not be eligible for retroactive reimbursement upon gaining tenure for courses taken prior to being tenured. (c) The maximum total payments to be made by the Board shall not exceed $130,000.00. Courses shall be applied for no earlier than the following dates: Summer Session - April 1 Fall/Winter Session - June 1 Spring Session - October 1 Courses must, as set forth hereinabove in this sub-article 18.A.3, be pre-approved by the Superintendent or his designee, prior to the teacher commencing the course(s); and (d) Teacher taking courses shall sign a contract requiring them to reimburse the Board for all tuition paid for a course if the teacher shall voluntarily leave the employ of the Board within one (1) full school/academic year of completion of said course, except that reimbursement shall not be required when the teacher shall voluntarily leave the employ of the Board due to a significant, documented life change. 4. Tuition reimbursement costs shall be a sum not to exceed the actual cost of college credits charged in an accredited public State college/University of the State of New Jersey. B. When the Superintendent initiates in-service training courses, workshops, conferences and programs designed to improve the quality of instruction, the cooperation of the Vineland Education Association will be solicited. Notwithstanding the above, the initiation of in-service training courses, workshops, conferences and programs shall be determined solely at the discretion of the Board. C. One professional leave day may be granted to a teacher upon request, according to the following guidelines: 1. The professional day may be for attendance at a workshop, seminar or visit to another school for the expressed purpose of self professional improvement for the job. 2. The request shall arrive in the office of the Superintendent of Schools at least ten (10) working days prior to the date requested and shall be reviewed by the immediate supervisor prior to submission. The Board reserves the right to deny a professional leave day before or immediately following a holiday or on a day which by its nature suggests a hardship for providing a substitute. 3. No more than two teachers from any one elementary school or from any one department in the secondary schools may be granted a professional leave for a given day. 4. The teacher may be required to submit a report to the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent, supervisor (s), principal and staff regarding the activity of the professional day. 5. Costs incurred by the teacher for the professional day authorized under this Section shall be the teacher’s responsibility. 6. A maximum of 90 professional leave days may be authorized for the school year which shall be apportioned as follows: elementary, 35; grades seven and eight, 20; and high school, 35. D. If the Board initiates a teacher’s attendance at a professional workshop, seminar or visit, the expenses shall be the responsibility of the Board. Further, this day shall not be subtracted from the 90 professional leave days granted to teachers of the Association. E. The Board agrees to pay the full cost of courses taken by secretaries related to skills and knowledge improvement when such courses are required and approved by the Board. F. The Board and the Association agree that it is important to communicate when developing and implementing current and future learning technologies, including but not limited to distance and on-line learning.

  • Health Promotion and Health Education Both parties to this Agreement recognize the value and importance of health promotion and health education programs. Such programs can assist employees and their dependents to maintain and enhance their health, and to make appropriate use of the health care system. To work toward these goals:

  • Professional Development Leave A. Policy. Professional development leave shall be made available to employees who meet the requirements set forth below. Such leaves are granted to increase an employee's value to the University through enhanced opportunities for professional renewal, educational travel, study, formal education, research, writing, or other experience of professional value, not as a reward for service.

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