Personnel and Employee Relations AP 462: Teacher Assistant Supervisor

Background

School based support staff provide an integral part of effective program delivery; extended absences in these positions have a serious effect on school operation.

Procedures

1. When an instructional support staff person is absent from work for three (3) or more consecutive school days the Principal may arrange for temporary replacement by a suitably qualified person.
   1. In cases where the aide provides one to one service to a special needs program, temporary replacement may be immediate rather than after three (3) days.
   2. Where a learning commons assistant is absent from work, the Principal may arrange for temporary replacement by a suitably qualified person immediately rather than after three (3) days.
2. Where an office manager/school secretary is absent, the Principal may arrange for immediate replacement by a suitably qualified person.
3. Payment for such a replacement shall be on the basis of the starting rate for the position in accordance with the District's current salary schedule pro rated on a day by day basis.
4. If this arrangement is implemented, the Principal shall report the details electronically to District Office to support payroll and personnel records.