Common use of Classroom Coverage Clause in Contracts

Classroom Coverage. An Instructional Paraprofessional may be placed in charge of a classroom under the following circumstances: A. An Instructional Paraprofessional may be assigned to a classroom for up to two (2) hours when the unanticipated absence of a certified teacher requires such classroom coverage. If an Instructional Paraprofessional is assigned to provide such coverage for more than two (2) hours during a day, the site administrator shall compensate the Instructional Paraprofessional for the total hours worked during the day in this capacity under the provisions of paragraph B below. In circumstances of unanticipated absence that extend beyond two hours, site administrators shall assign one Instructional Paraprofessional to provide coverage during the entire period rather than two (2) or more Instructional Paraprofessionals at various times throughout the day. Site administrators shall, where possible, assign for this purpose only those Instructional Paraprofessionals who have indicated an interest in receiving such assignments. B. When a teacher notifies a site administrator that s/he is sick, going to be on personal leave, or on temporary duty, an Instructional Paraprofessional may be assigned as a substitute teacher. Administrators shall assign one Instructional Paraprofessional to provide coverage during the entire period of absence rather than two