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Board hears high turnover in special‑education paraprofessional roles; district outlines recruiting, onboarding steps
Summary
The board reviewed a human resources report showing 46 open instructional assistant positions concentrated in special‑education programs. HR staff said recruiting is challenged by private sector competitors and the district will expand recruitment and pre‑classroom training for new paraprofessionals.
The Sioux City Community School District board on June 23 received a human resources report showing 46 open instructional assistant positions concentrated in specialized special‑education settings and discussed recruitment and onboarding measures to reduce turnover.
Staff member Barb Kasky told the board the vacancies are fluid and the online position list updates as offers are accepted. "It does update based off of its fluid movement of things. So if someone's offered and the position's accepted, it changes at that moment," Kasky said.
Board members flagged instructional assistants and…
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