Identification
Student identifying data (name, DOB, student ID), school name, grade, and teacher to ensure accurate record matching and assignment.
A complete, standardized form reduces processing delays, clarifies responsibilities, and documents consent and authorization. It creates a single authoritative record for scheduling, funding decisions, and compliance reviews such as FERPA or district policy checks.
Who prepares and reviews these requests varies by role across schools and districts.
Clear role assignment on the form speeds approvals and creates an auditable trail for later review.
The form can be shared and signed by multiple channels depending on district policy and privacy needs.
Choose a method that preserves FERPA protections and provides an auditable trail of consent, signatures, and document access.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Template Locking | Prevent edits to core fields after submission to preserve integrity. |
| Conditional Fields | Show supporting-document upload only when accommodations requested. |
| Signer Authentication | Require school account login or SMS code for parent/guardian signers. |
| Retention Location | Save signed PDF to student record in SIS and central HR archive. |
Student identifying data (name, DOB, student ID), school name, grade, and teacher to ensure accurate record matching and assignment.
Clear description of aide tasks, supervision level, frequency, and location so HR and supervisors understand expectations and liability.
Requested start and end dates, or indefinite status with review intervals, to align staffing and funding cycles.
Budget or program code supporting the assignment, used by payroll and finance to allocate costs correctly.
Placeholders for IEPs, 504 plans, medical documentation, or behavior plans that substantiate the request and guide training.
Discrete signature blocks for teacher, principal, HR, and parent/guardian, each with date fields to create a sequential audit trail.
Submit requests at least 10 business days before the desired start date for routine processing.
Provide supporting documents within 5 business days of request to avoid denial or deferral.
Allow up to 7 business days for HR or special education review depending on caseload.
Sign-off typically within 2–3 business days after approvals are complete.
Expedited processing may occur within 24–48 hours with administrator approval.
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| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |