Special Needs Paraprofessional. The Board will not attempt to utilize teachers, administrators etc., to perform the duties of special needs paraprofessionals except in extraordinary circumstances. I.E.P.’s will not be written to circumvent the negotiated agreement. Paraprofessionals for special needs students who need a specific training or skill set that is not easily attainable (blood borne pathogens, CPR, dispensing medications etc.) must have those qualifications prior to any bid for a particular vacancy when the students’ needs require such services. Paraprofessionals are required to have their paraprofessional certification prior to their first workday.
Special Needs Paraprofessional. The parties agree that the position of Special Needs Paraprofessional is a higher paid classification. The hourly rate for Special Needs Paraprofessionals shall be 12.5% higher than Paraprofessionals on the same experience Step. Whenever a paraprofessional is assigned to work with a student whose Individual Education Plan (“IEP”) or Section 504 Plan routinely requires one or more of the services listed on Appendix B, “Examples of Health Care Activities Which May Be Permitted By Law”, as amended, they are entitled to Special Needs Paraprofessional Compensation. All job postings for the position of Special Needs Paraprofessional shall specify the anticipated number of hours of work, including the possibility of changes in the duration and hours of work of the assignment. All terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement shall apply to this bargaining unit position except as modified herein. Employees who perform special needs paraprofessional work in excess of one hour in any day shall be paid the rate of pay of the special needs paraprofessional at the same experience step (e.g., Step 3 to Step 3) for the period of time worked as a special needs paraprofessional.
