Common use of Staff Development Core Competencies Clause in Contracts

Staff Development Core Competencies. Para educators employed by the Bridgeport School District have received training in or have demonstrated their knowledge for the Core Competencies 1-14. Courses designed or designated as satisfying the criteria necessary for meeting the Core Competencies, which have been successfully completed prior to the starting date of this contract, shall be acknowledged and applied to the requirements. All new employees hired or assigned to work with special education students shall be provided the opportunity to receive necessary training. Whenever possible, training shall be during the employee’s work time at no additional expense to the employee. If the training is not available to an employee during his/her work time, the district shall cover expenses /materials necessary to complete the course(s). The record of the satisfaction of the Core Competencies shall be maintained in the employee’s personnel file in the district administration office. Satisfaction of Core Competencies may be through training, observation or interview. The employee may petition the district for recognition of having satisfied one or more of the Core Competencies through review of courses taken, an observation by a supervisor or through an interview with a supervisor.