{ "_metadata": { "source": "https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Policy/ViewPolicy.aspx?S=36030397&revid=lMNBWMlRslshwu6nxkbe45WvQ==", "scrapedAt": "2026-05-24T20:11:49.868Z", "method": "Playwright + Simbli ViewPolicy API scraper" }, "code": "4222", "title": "Teacher Aides/Paraprofessionals", "type": "BP", "section": "4000", "lastRevised": "04/22/2026", "lastReviewed": "04/22/2026", "hasAttachment": false, "revid": "lMNBWMlRslshwu6nxkbe45WvQ==", "contentHtml": "\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n*Please note: Redwood City School District has labeled this as Policy 4222: Instructional Assistants/Paraprofessionals*
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\nThe Governing Board recognizes that instructional assistants and paraprofessionals support student learning by providing valuable assistance to teachers and other certificated personnel and enabling greater individualized instruction and supervision of students. Such employees may perform instructional and/or administrative tasks in accordance with law, Board policy and administrative regulation.
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\nThe Superintendent or designee shall ensure that instructional assistants and paraprofessionals possess the qualifications required by law for their positions.
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\nInstructional Assistants and paraprofessionals shall be under the immediate supervision and direction of certificated personnel.
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\nIn determining the assignment of instructional assistants and paraprofessionals, the Superintendent or designee shall consider the greatest benefit to students based on such factors as class size, grade levels, student needs, subject matter and teacher workload.
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\nEach instructional assistant and paraprofessional shall be provided with a clear definition of their roles and responsibilities.
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\nThe Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all instructional assistants and paraprofessionals receive ongoing support and regular performance assessments. Teachers shall receive training in how to collaborate effectively with an assistant and are expected to assign duties consistent with written job descriptions for instructional assistants and paraprofessionals.
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\nThe Governing Board encourages qualified instructional assistants and paraprofessionals to pursue opportunities that lead to attainment of a teaching credential and enable them to increase their skills and experience in the classroom.\n\n", "contentText": "*Please note: Redwood City School District has labeled this as Policy 4222: Instructional Assistants/Paraprofessionals*\n\nThe Governing Board recognizes that instructional assistants and paraprofessionals support student learning by providing valuable assistance to teachers and other certificated personnel and enabling greater individualized instruction and supervision of students. Such employees may perform instructional and/or administrative tasks in accordance with law, Board policy and administrative regulation.\n\nThe Superintendent or designee shall ensure that instructional assistants and paraprofessionals possess the qualifications required by law for their positions.\n\nInstructional Assistants and paraprofessionals shall be under the immediate supervision and direction of certificated personnel.\n\nIn determining the assignment of instructional assistants and paraprofessionals, the Superintendent or designee shall consider the greatest benefit to students based on such factors as class size, grade levels, student needs, subject matter and teacher workload.\n\nEach instructional assistant and paraprofessional shall be provided with a clear definition of their roles and responsibilities.\n\nThe Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all instructional assistants and paraprofessionals receive ongoing support and regular performance assessments. Teachers shall receive training in how to collaborate effectively with an assistant and are expected to assign duties consistent with written job descriptions for instructional assistants and paraprofessionals.\n\nThe Governing Board encourages qualified instructional assistants and paraprofessionals to pursue opportunities that lead to attainment of a teaching credential and enable them to increase their skills and experience in the classroom.", "footnotes": [ { "type": "State", "references": [ { "code": "5 CCR 12065-12075", "description": "Teacher aides for Special Teacher Employment Programs", "url": "" }, { "code": "Ed. Code 44833", "description": "Postsecondary students as nonteaching aides", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=44833." }, { "code": "Ed. Code 44835", "description": "Duties of nonteaching work study aides", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=44835." }, { "code": "Ed. Code 45330", "description": "Paraprofessionals", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&division=3.&title=2.&part=25.&chapter=5.&article=6.5." }, { "code": "Ed. Code 45340-45349", "description": "Instructional aides", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&division=3.&title=2.&part=25.&chapter=5.&article=6." }, { "code": "Ed. Code 45350-45354", "description": "Teacher assistants", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&division=3.&title=2.&part=25.&chapter=5.&article=7.5." }, { "code": "Ed. 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Code 54480-54486", "description": "Special Teacher Employment Programs", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&division=4.&title=2.&part=29.&chapter=4.&article=5." } ] }, { "type": "Federal", "references": [ { "code": "20 USC 6311", "description": "State plan", "url": "https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:20%20section:6311%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6311)&f=treesort&edition=prelim&num=0&jumpTo=true" }, { "code": "20 USC 6314", "description": "Schoolwide programs", "url": "https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:20%20section:6314%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6314)&f=treesort&edition=prelim&num=0&jumpTo=true" }, { "code": "20 USC 6315", "description": "Targeted assistance schools", "url": "https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:20%20section:6315%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6315)&f=treesort&edition=prelim&num=0&jumpTo=true" } ] }, { "type": "Management Resources", "references": [ { "code": "Website", "description": "CSBA District and County Office of Education Legal Services", "url": "https://legalservices.csba.org/" }, { "code": "Website", "description": "Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program", "url": "http://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/para" }, { "code": "Website", "description": "National Clearinghouse for Paraeducator Resources", "url": "http://www.usc.edu/dept/education/CMMR/Clearinghouse.html" }, { "code": "Website", "description": "National Resource Center for Paraeducators", "url": "http://www.nrcpara.org" }, { "code": "Website", "description": "California School Employees Association", "url": "http://www.csea.com" }, { "code": "Website", "description": "U.S. Department of Education", "url": "http://www.ed.gov" }, { "code": "Website", "description": "CSBA", "url": "http://www.csba.org" }, { "code": "Website", "description": "California Department of Education", "url": "http://www.cde.ca.gov" } ] } ], "crossRefs": [ { "code": "0440", "title": "District Technology Plan", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "0440", "title": "District Technology Plan", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "1240", "title": "Volunteer Assistance", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "1240", "title": "Volunteer Assistance", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "4112.2", "title": "Certification", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "4112.2", "title": "Certification", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "4112.21", "title": "Interns", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "4112.21", "title": "Interns", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "4131", "title": "Staff Development", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "4131", "title": "Staff Development", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "4231", "title": "Staff Development", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "5121", "title": "Grades/Evaluation Of Student Achievement", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "5121", "title": "Grades/Evaluation Of Student Achievement", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "5145.6", "title": "Parent/Guardian Notifications", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "5145.6-E PDF(1)", "title": "Parent/Guardian Notifications", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "5148.2", "title": "Before/After School Programs", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "5148.2", "title": "Before/After School Programs", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "5148.3", "title": "Preschool/Early Childhood Education", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "5148.3", "title": "Preschool/Early Childhood Education", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "6000", "title": "Concepts And Roles", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "6142.7", "title": "Physical Education And Activity", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "6142.7", "title": "Physical Education And Activity", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "6142.91", "title": "Reading/Language Arts Instruction", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "6163.1", "title": "Library Media Centers", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "6171", "title": "Title I Programs", "type": "AR" }, { "code": "6171", "title": "Title I Programs", "type": "AR" } ], "attachments": [] }