Administrative Procedure 461

SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL FOR SCHOOL BASED SUPPORT STAFF

Background

Support staff provide an integral part of effective program delivery; extended absences in these positions have a serious effect on School operations.

Procedures

1. When an instructional support staff person is absent from work for three (3) or more consecutive school days the Principal may arrange for temporary replacement by a suitably qualified person.
1.1 In cases where the aide provides one to one service to a special needs program, temporary replacement may be immediate rather than after three (3) days.
2. Where the School Secretary is absent, the Principal may arrange for replacement by a suitably qualified person.
3. Payment for such a replacement shall be on the basis of the starting rate for the position in accordance with the School’s current salary schedule prorated on a day by day basis.The temporary person in a replacement role shall complete a daily time sheet for each day he/she is employed on a temporary basis and the Principal shall sign off to confirm the hours.
4. To ensure accuracy of personnel records, the Principal shall report the details in writing to the Superintendent and payroll administrator whenever the Principal implements a temporary replacement.

References: Section 25, 26, 33, 52, 53, 68, 196, 197, 222 Education Act