SHARED LICENSED STAFF
The Board may make arrangements for sharing staff with neighboring school districts in order to expand the opportunities available in the education program and District operations. The Board shall determine when and with which District sharing agreements will be made.
The Superintendent will bring to the Board's attention opportunities for sharing staff with neighboring school districts.
SUMMER SCHOOL LICENSED STAFF
It shall be within the discretion of the Board to offer an education program during the summer recess. Licensed staff who volunteer or who are appointed to deliver the summer education program shall be compensated in addition to their regular duties during the school academic year, unless such arrangements are made prior to determining the employee's compensation for the year.
Should the Board determine a summer education program is necessary, licensed staff shall be given the opportunity to volunteer for the positions available. If no licensed staff member volunteers for the position, the Board will make the necessary arrangements to fill the position. The Board will consider applications from volunteers of current licensed staff in conjunction with other applications.
The Superintendent will make a recommendation to the Board regarding the need for and the delivery of the summer education program.
STUDENT TEACHERS - INTERNSHIPS
The Board will cooperate with post-secondary educational institutions to assist in the practical preparation of teachers and other licensed staff member positions. Student teachers and student interns may be assigned duties in the District.
Licensed staff member shall not be required to host student teachers or student interns. Experienced teachers and teachers in good standing may be allowed to host student teachers or student interns.
The Superintendent shall make arrangements with the post-secondary educational institutions for student teachers and student internships.
The post-secondary educational institution shall provide sufficient supervision over the work of these student teachers to make their presence meaningful.
PARAEDUCATORS
The Board may employ paraeducators or other instructional support personnel to assist licensed personnel in nonteaching duties, including, but not limited to:
- managing and maintaining records, materials and equipment;
- attending to the physical needs of children; and
- performing other limited services to support teaching duties when such duties are determined and directed by the teacher.
Paraeducators who hold a teaching certificate shall be compensated at the rate of pay established for their position as a paraeducator. The principal shall supervise paraeducators.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
The Board recognizes the need for substitute teachers. Substitute teachers shall be licensed to teach in Iowa.
The building principal shall maintain a list of substitute teachers who may be called upon to replace regular contract licensed staff members. Individuals whose names do not appear on this list will not be employed as a substitute without specific approval of the Superintendent. The building principal shall fill absences with substitute teachers immediately.
Substitute teachers will be paid a per diem rate. Substitutes employed for 11 or more consecutive days in the same position shall be paid based upon qualifications and experience. Substitute licensed employees are expected to perform the same duties as the licensed employees.
Approved: March 2007
Reviewed: February 2022
Revised: February 2002