Common use of Special Education Support Staff Clause in Contracts

Special Education Support Staff. (ESAs) Workload. It is recognized that many variables impact the caseloads of Special Education Support Staff. These variables need to be considered when reviewing individual caseloads. It is also recognized that there may be a caseload range considered for best practice to meet student needs. Every attempt will be made to follow the recommended caseload ranges for the best practices of Special Education Services. An annual, or as needed, meeting will be conducted between the support staff and supervisor to review assignments and equity of caseloads. Variables to be considered when reviewing caseloads should include, but not be limited to, demographics of site, documentation and compliance paperwork, number of worksites, planning/preparation, classified support, severity and type of disabilities, number of assessments, technology support for individual students, and the amount of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) per IEP.

Special Education Support Staff. (ESAs) Workload. Workload It is recognized that many variables impact the caseloads of Special Education Support Staff. These variables need to be considered when reviewing individual caseloads. It is also recognized that there may be a caseload range considered for best practice to meet student needs. Every attempt will be made to follow the recommended caseload ranges for the best practices of Special Education Services. An annual, or as needed, meeting will be conducted between the support staff and supervisor to review assignments and equity of caseloads. Variables to be considered when reviewing caseloads should include, but not be limited to, demographics of site, documentation and compliance paperwork, number of worksites, planning/preparation, classified support, severity and type of disabilities, number of assessments, technology support for individual students, and the amount of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) per IEP.