FREE ParaPro (Professional) Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A paraprofessional receives critical feedback from a supervising teacher about her classroom support. The MOST professional response is to:

Accepted Answer

Listen actively, ask clarifying questions, and apply the feedback to improve practice

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Argue with the teacher in front of students

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Ignore the feedback entirely

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Complain to other paraprofessionals about the teacher

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of professional behavior for a paraprofessional?

Accepted Answer

Arriving consistently on time and prepared for the school day

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Sharing confidential student information with a neighbor who asks

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Using personal phone during instructional time for non-work purposes

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Expressing dislike for a student's family in front of the student

Question 3

A paraprofessional disagrees with the teacher's instructional approach. What is the MOST appropriate way to handle this?

Accepted Answer

Bring concerns to the teacher privately, outside of instructional time

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Tell the students the teacher is wrong

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Change the approach without telling the teacher

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Do nothing and secretly undermine the teacher's methods

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a paraprofessional's collaboration with a special education teacher?

Accepted Answer

To implement specialized support strategies for students with disabilities as directed by the special educator

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To replace the special education teacher's decision-making role

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To independently modify students' IEPs

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To assess students for special education eligibility

Question 5

A paraprofessional witnesses a colleague using harsh and demeaning language with a student. What should the paraprofessional do?

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to the supervising teacher or administrator

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Say nothing — it's not her business

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Join in to maintain a unified approach

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Tell the student to ignore the colleague

Question 6

A paraprofessional has a strong personal belief that conflicts with a student's family's cultural practice. How should the paraprofessional handle this?

Accepted Answer

Set aside personal beliefs and maintain respectful, culturally sensitive interactions with the student and family

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Share the belief with the student and encourage him to change

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Refuse to work with the student until the family changes

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Discuss the family's practices critically with other staff members