NESPA leaders and Human Resources have reviewed the current job descriptions, and have checked with the Special Ed Dept. The official word from the administration is that the only NESPA employees required to have first aid/CPR certification in this bargaining unit are:
Para – Head Start
Para – Preschool Program
Head Start Teacher
Preschool Instructor
Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant
Swimming/Water Safety Specialist
Family Service Worker
Registered Nurse
There are two first aid training classes open to any NESPA employee:
· January 28th 4-7pm
· March 31st 4-7pm
If ANY training is REQUIRED, as it is for employees in the classifications above, you are paid by the District for your time. Compensation is not from your professional hours. Article 25.50 of our Agreement states, “Compensation at the employee’s regular rate of pay or release time will be provided for required District or State programs which can include first aid training and student testing.”
Kraig Peck
