CODESP Paraeducator 5

Question 1

A paraeducator suspects a student is being abused at home. The paraeducator's legal obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Report suspicions to child protective services or a school administrator as a mandated reporter

Answer

Paraeducators are mandated reporters in most states and must report suspected abuse to appropriate authorities without delay.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a 'modification' rather than an 'accommodation'?

Accepted Answer

Reducing the number of math problems required and simplifying their complexity

Answer

Modifications change the content or learning expectations, while accommodations change how a student accesses or demonstrates learning.

Question 3

A paraeducator is working with a student on social skills. The MOST appropriate approach during lunch in the cafeteria is to:

Accepted Answer

Facilitate peer interactions and gradually step back to allow natural socialization

Answer

Natural settings with peer interaction promote genuine social skill development; fading adult presence builds independence.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify the function or purpose of a student's challenging behavior to inform intervention

Answer

An FBA identifies what function (e.g., escape, attention, sensory) a behavior serves, guiding the development of effective behavior support plans.

Question 5

During a lesson, a student gives an incorrect answer. The paraeducator should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Provide a corrective prompt or hint to help the student arrive at the correct answer

Answer

Error correction with prompting supports learning without simply giving away the answer or ignoring the mistake.

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