Inventory of Paraprofessional Skills
When working with a paraprofessional it is important to have set tasks for her to complete to help the teacher accomplish her job. Here is a simple list to help start discussions on what tasks the paraprofessional should complete each day.
Instructional Support:
- Reinforce skills already taught by the teacher
- Read to students and listen to students read
- Supervise student work
- Modify materials as needed and as directed by teacher
- Assist students
- Accompany students to library and assist book choice
Diagnostic Support
- Correct and grade assignments
- observe and record academic and social behaviors
- Administer informal assessments such as unit tests
Behavior Management Support
- Provide positive feedback to students
- Provide earned reinforcements and monitor progress on behavior plans
- Supervise time out and assist student who are stressed
Classroom Organization Support
- Make instructional games and learning centers as directed by teacher
- Monitor students at learning centers
- Create and put together bulletin board displays
- Locate any necessary instructional materials
Paperwork Support
- Duplicate any necessary materials
- Take attendance
- Record grades as directed
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