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Paraeducator Flashcards

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  1. A student with autism spectrum disorder becomes upset during a transition between activities. What is the BEST first response for a paraeducator?

    Answer: Use a visual schedule or timer to prepare the student for upcoming transitions

    Visual supports and advance warning help students with ASD manage transitions by reducing uncertainty.

  2. Under IDEA, a paraeducator's role in the IEP process is best described as:

    Answer: Providing observational data and input but not making final placement decisions

    Paraeducators contribute valuable classroom observations to the IEP team but do not lead the process or make final decisions.

  3. When using a least-to-most prompting hierarchy, which prompt type should be used FIRST?

    Answer: Indirect verbal cue or gesture

    Least-to-most prompting starts with the most indirect cue to encourage independence before increasing support.

  4. A paraeducator notices a colleague is using inappropriate physical restraint on a student. The paraeducator should:

    Answer: Immediately intervene if safe to do so and report to a supervisor

    Student safety is the priority; paraeducators are mandated reporters and must report inappropriate restraint to a supervisor.

  5. Which instructional strategy involves breaking a complex skill into smaller sequential steps and teaching each step individually?

    Answer: Task analysis

    Task analysis breaks complex skills into teachable steps, making learning manageable for students with diverse needs.

  6. A paraeducator is working with a student who has a hearing impairment. To best support comprehension, the paraeducator should:

    Answer: Ensure the student can see the speaker's face and use visual aids alongside speech

    Visual access to the speaker's face and supplementary visual aids support comprehension for students with hearing impairments.

  7. What does the term 'confidentiality' mean in the context of a paraeducator's professional responsibilities?

    Answer: Sharing student information only with authorized school personnel on a need-to-know basis

    FERPA requires that student information be shared only with those who have a legitimate educational interest.