NPC Professional Responsibilities & Ethical Standards 4

Question 1

Under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), paraprofessionals working in Title I programs are required to:

Accepted Answer

Meet specific educational qualifications such as an associate's degree or passing a formal assessment

Answer

NCLB requires Title I paraprofessionals to have completed at least two years of college, hold an associate's degree, or pass a formal state or local assessment.

Question 2

A paraprofessional working with a student who has autism notices the student is becoming agitated before a scheduled transition. The best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Use the transition strategies outlined in the student's support plan

Answer

Paraprofessionals should implement established, individualized strategies from the student's support plan to assist with transitions, as consistency is critical for students with autism.

Question 3

Which action demonstrates a paraprofessional's commitment to student dignity?

Accepted Answer

Providing personal care assistance discreetly and respectfully

Answer

Providing personal care assistance discreetly and respectfully upholds the student's dignity and right to privacy.

Question 4

A paraprofessional receives a gift from a student's parent as thanks for support during the school year. What is the most ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Decline the gift politely or follow school district gift policy guidelines

Answer

Ethical practice requires paraprofessionals to follow their school district's gift policy, which often discourages or limits acceptance of gifts from families.

Question 5

The purpose of maintaining accurate records of a student's progress and behaviors is primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Inform instructional decisions and communication among the educational team

Answer

Accurate record-keeping supports data-driven instructional decisions and ensures all team members have consistent, current information about the student.

(NPC) National Paraprofessional Certification Practice Test

(NPC) National Paraprofessional Certification Practice Test

NPC Professional Responsibilities & Ethical Standards 4