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October 17, 2023 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 43.
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APPROVAL OF THE SEPARATE DAY SCHOOL ESE PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITION FOR OAK PARK SCHOOL (SSP-9)
Description
The proposed Separate Day School ESE Paraprofessional SSP9 job description would replace the current SSP7 ESE Paraprofessional position and would be exclusive to Oak Park School. These SSP9 positions would be assigned to each classroom at Oak Park School to provide direct student support needs to access the school environment to ensure classroom safety and help students make adequate progress toward the mastery of IEP goals and grade level standards.
Gap Analysis
Oak Park School currently has 27 classified ESE Paraprofessionals vacancies. The positions have been posted since the beginning of the summer with a limited applicant pool. These ESE paraprofessional positions are critical to support student needs based on Individualized Education Plan (IEP) supports and services to include student academic needs and progress, health/medical needs, and ensuring the safety of students and staff.
Previous Outcomes
ESE Paraprofessional positions are 10-month positions that are difficult to recruit, hire and retain. These positions continue to be vacant as posted at the current SSP7 rate. During the 22-23 school year at Oak Park School, the year ended with 32 vacancies. This represents ESE Paraprofessional vacancies not filled. During the 23-24 school year, 27 SSP7 paraprofessional positions continue to be vacant at Oak Park School.
Expected Outcomes
Due to the difficulty staffing SSP7 ESE paraprofessional vacancies, creating a 10-, 11-, or 12-month position at a more competitive rate of pay will increase the ability to recruit, hire and retain consistent, skilled staff. 10-, 11-, and 12-month positions would allow for needed staffing for medical, communication, behavior, and instructional support for students with the highest needs in the district.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the Separate Day School ESE Paraprofessional job description for Oak Park School be approved as presented.
Contact Information
ALLISON FOSTER allison.foster@sarasotacountyschools.net
CHRIS RENOUF chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
The total fiscal impact would be the difference between 97 SSP-7 ESE Paraprofessionals to SSP-9 Positions (Difference is $2,295) Potential Total = $222,615 per year
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