JCAEOP is one of seven associations which represent all classified employees. We represent all Office Professionals who include: Secretaries, Office Technicians, Paraeducators for Children with Disabilities, Library Media Technicians, Educational Tutors and ESL Tutors. The reason we represent all these individuals is because they are considered "full-time, permanent" employees. They work over 22.5 hours a week, their job continues from year to year, and they receive benefits.

CSEA (Classified School Employees Association) is the larger umbrella organization and is directed by an Executive Board comprised of members of each association's individual leadership. Membership in JCAEOP and CSEA are inclusive.

CSEA is the negotiating association for all classified employees. JCAEOP has two representatives on the negotiating team. Although we bring issues to the table that specifically affect our members, the contract is negotiated with all classified employees' best interests in mind.

What is your investment?
CSEA dues are 1 percent of your monthly salary. In addition, $1 is deducted each month for JCAEOP membership. JCAEOP is a non-profit organization. The collected monies from fund raisers pay for minimal operational expenses. The remainder is used to offer professional growth opportunities, grants to members wishing to attend a workshop/class, and scholarships to students who wish to pursue a career in an office professional area, library media technician area, or handicapped children's paraprofessional field.

Our Purpose:
Service, Recognition, Communication, Fellowship

• Representation of members with CSEA
• Grievance representation for members with CSEA
• Negotiations representation for members with CSEA
• Problem intervention for members
• Mentoring program for new employees
• Contribute to your career advancement through education and training implemented through JCAEOP's Professional Growth opportunities including professional growth funds for members. (Did you know that by completing 60 clock hours in workshops, inservices, classes, etc., you can receive an additional $11 per month on your paycheck? There are five increments which can be attained.)
• Increase your personal/professional development through relationships with other office professionals
• Increase your personal and professional networking potential for job referrals and advancement opportunities
• Affords you the opportunity to contribute to positive changes in your workplace environment
• Keeps you informed of District happenings which particularly affect office professionals
• Allows input into decisions having an impact on your position, salary, benefits, working environment, and professional growth
• Connects you with many other District employees giving you a broad based knowledge foundation

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