HB 4941
To provide a raise for special education aides, as well as a raise for self-contained special education teachers
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to raise salaries for special education aides and self-contained special education teachers in West Virginia. Specifically, it seeks to match the pay of Aide V positions with Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers, increasing Aide V salaries by 5%. Additionally, it proposes a 10% pay increase for self-contained special education teachers. The bill also defines a ‘critical vacancy’ and mandates that certified staff fill those vacancies until permanent replacements are hired.
Key provisions
- Match the salaries of Aide V (Special Education Aides) with that of Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teachers, increasing Aide V salaries by 5%.
- Increase the pay of self-contained, special education teachers by 10%.
- Define a ‘critical vacancy’ as a position necessary for student success, safety, and compliance.
- Require certified board staff to fill ‘critical vacancies’ in the classroom until a permanent replacement is hired.
- Allows counties to offer financial incentives to prospective teachers in critical need areas.
- Specifies criteria for employing prospective teachers, including graduation status and certification requirements.
- Outlines procedures for addressing critical vacancies and ensuring classroom staffing.
Who is affected
- Special Education Aides
- Self-Contained Special Education Teachers
- County Boards of Education
- School Districts
- Certified School Staff
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