R277-525-3. LEA Responsibilities

  (1) An LEA shall contract with individual special educators and request in writing from the special educators:

  (a) the number of days that the special educator commits to work consistent with Subsection 53F-2-310(4)(b); and

  (b) whether the special educator will work the additional contract days before the school year begins or after the school year ends.

  (2) A special educator hired by an LEA after October 15 may receive funding for extra days to the extent of funds available.

  (3) An LEA shall report to the Superintendent the number of days worked by a special educator on UPIPS as follows:

  (a) no later than October 1 for a special educator who worked before the school year began; and

  (b) no later than June 30 for a special educator who worked after the school year ended.

  (4) An LEA may only pay special educator stipend under this rule for actual days worked.

  (5) An LEA may not transfer stipend work days under this rule among teachers.

  (6) An LEA shall submit a final report to the Superintendent no later than June 30 annually that provides:

  (a) the number of contract days worked by designated special educators; and

  (b) other assessment or evaluation information requested by the Superintendent.