Qualifications
No person shall be initially assigned to assist in instruction as a paraprofessional unless he/she has demonstrated proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics skills up to or exceeding that required for local high school seniors pursuant to Education Code 51220(a) and (f). (Education Code 45330, 45344.5, 45361.5)
Duties
A paraprofessional shall perform only such duties as, in the judgment of the certificated personnel to whom the paraprofessional is assigned, may be performed by a person not licensed as a classroom teacher. These duties shall not include assignment of grades to students. (Education Code 45330)
(cf. 4112.2 - Certification)
(cf. 5121 - Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement)
(cf. 6171 - Title I Programs)
Paraprofessionals need not perform their duties only in the physical presence of the teacher, but the teacher shall retain responsibility for the instruction and supervision of the students in his/her charge. (Education Code 45344)
Parental Notification
At the beginning of each school year, parents/guardians shall be notified that they may request information regarding whether their child is provided services by a paraprofessional and, if so, the paraprofessional's qualifications. (20 USC 6312)
(cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications)
Regulation SANTA CLARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
approved: August 22, 2013 Santa Clara, California
revised: October 27, 2016