Personnel policy guidelines to enhance the use of educational assistants are provided in this publication. Suggestions are offered for local program development based on statutory guidelines, Oregon Administrative Rules, and local board policy. Contents include a definition of "educational assistant," job qualifications, application and…

Prepared by a state personnel management advisory committee, this document provides a guide to Oregon school districts in the employment, retraining, and retention of both certified and classified (support) staff. An introduction explains that district personnel management functions include determining need and selection, assignment, and…