Common use of Hours, Terms and Working Conditions Clause in Contracts

Hours, Terms and Working Conditions. Section A - Work Year The work year is subject to change to meet the needs of the individual programs or emergency situations. Paraprofessionals will work four (4) days prior to the first student day and one (1) day after the last student day (or no less than 187 work days). A paraprofessional may utilize flexible scheduling during the four (4) days prior to and one (1) day following the approved calendar, subject to the approval of the supervisor. When a paraprofessional elects to utilize vacation time, the time shall be compensated and reported in such a manner as to provide the ability to accrue retirement credit for such time, consistent with state laws and regulations. Should additional work become available and requested by the building administrator and approved by Central Office, the person in the position or currently performing that function, will have the first opportunity for additional hours. If that person refuses the additional work, it will be awarded to the next most senior bargaining unit member in that building. Should no bargaining unit member in the building take the additional hours, the hours will be offered by seniority within the rest of the bargaining unit.