R277-508-5. Employment Procedures

  (1) An LEA shall establish policies for hiring substitute teachers, which shall include a requirement:

  (a) that the LEA's staff obtain verification from CACTUS that an applicant's license has not been revoked or suspended; and

  (b) for substitute teachers to have criminal background checks consistent with Rule R277-516.

  (2) An LEA shall have a policy, which includes:

  (a) periodic evaluation of substitute teachers; and

  (b) a salary schedule to pay substitute teachers according to their training, experience, and competency.

  (3) A regular teacher shall have lesson plans immediately available for use by substitute teachers.

  (4) A student teacher may substitute in a class consistent with the instructions and policies from the higher education institution which the student attends.

  A paraprofessional may substitute in a class consistent with LEA policies.