FREE ParaPro (Professional) Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A teacher gives the paraprofessional a set of instructions for a small-group activity. The paraprofessional doesn't understand one of the steps. What should she do?

Accepted Answer

Ask the teacher to clarify before the activity begins

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Skip that step during the activity

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Make up her own step to replace it

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Guess what the teacher meant and hope for the best

Question 2

Which of the following describes effective communication between a paraprofessional and a classroom teacher?

Accepted Answer

Regularly updating the teacher on student progress, challenges, and observations during planned check-ins

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Sharing opinions about students' families in the break room

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Avoiding all communication to maintain independence

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Only communicating when there is a behavioral crisis

Question 3

A student tells a paraprofessional something in confidence and asks her not to tell anyone. If the information involves the student's safety, what should the paraprofessional do?

Accepted Answer

Report the safety concern to the teacher or school counselor immediately, explaining to the student that safety comes first

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Keep the secret as promised — trust is important

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Tell other students what was shared

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Promise to keep the secret and do nothing

Question 4

What does 'professional development' mean in the context of a paraprofessional's career?

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Ongoing learning activities that improve knowledge and skills relevant to the job

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Getting a promotion to teacher

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Taking personal time off during school hours

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Finishing all daily tasks without needing supervision

Question 5

A paraprofessional is told by a parent that she should not follow the teacher's classroom rules with her child. How should the paraprofessional respond?

Accepted Answer

Explain respectfully that classroom rules apply to all students and that the parent should raise concerns directly with the teacher

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Agree with the parent to avoid conflict

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Follow the parent's instructions instead of the teacher's

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Ignore the parent completely

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of maintaining professional boundaries with students?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a warm but consistent, role-appropriate relationship focused on the student's academic and emotional needs

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Sharing personal problems with a student who asks how you're doing

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Accepting expensive gifts from a student's family

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Becoming a student's primary social support outside of school