CODESP Paraeducator 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Firmly redirect the student to the next activity immediately

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Allow the student to stay in the current activity indefinitely

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Send the student to the principal's office

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Providing observational data and input but not making final placement decisions

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Leading the IEP team meetings as the student's primary support

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Writing the IEP goals and objectives independently

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Signing the IEP on behalf of the supervising teacher

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Indirect verbal cue or gesture

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Physical guidance

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Verbal prompt

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Model prompt

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Ignore it to avoid workplace conflict

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Discuss it privately with the colleague later

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Document it in the student's permanent file without telling anyone

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Task analysis

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Differentiated instruction

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Universal Design for Learning

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Scaffolding

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Speak loudly and exaggerate lip movements

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Avoid written materials as they can overwhelm the student

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Only communicate through sign language regardless of the student's needs

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Keeping all student information secret from all other school staff

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Sharing student progress updates with the student's neighbors when asked

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Posting student work publicly to celebrate achievements without consent