(Professional) Flashcards
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A student with a disability becomes frustrated during an activity and refuses to participate. What is the paraprofessional's best first step?
Answer: Use calming strategies and provide a brief break as outlined in the student's plan
Paraprofessionals should first use pre-approved calming strategies and follow any behavior support plan before escalating.
Which of the following is an example of appropriate documentation by a paraprofessional?
Answer: Recording objective observations of student behavior and task completion
Documentation should consist of objective, factual observations about student performance and behavior, free from personal bias or opinion.
A paraeducator is assigned to support a student who has a visual impairment. What is the most important first step?
Answer: Review the student's IEP and consult with the teacher of the visually impaired
Effective support begins with reviewing the student's IEP and consulting with specialists to ensure accommodations are appropriate and authorized.
Which of the following describes an ethical boundary that paraprofessionals must maintain?
Answer: Maintaining professional distance while being warm and supportive
Paraprofessionals must maintain professional boundaries by being supportive within school settings without forming inappropriate personal relationships.
When a paraeducator is asked to perform a task outside their job description, what is the appropriate response?
Answer: Clarify the request with the supervisor and check the job description
Paraeducators should seek clarification from the supervisor and refer to their job description to determine if the task is within their role.
A paraprofessional notices a student showing signs of possible abuse. What action must they take?
Answer: Report the suspicion to the designated school official according to mandatory reporting laws
Paraprofessionals are mandated reporters and must report suspected abuse promptly to the designated school official without conducting their own investigation.
Which of the following is the best example of a paraprofessional fostering student independence?
Answer: Providing step-by-step prompts and gradually fading support as the student improves
Fostering independence involves using a prompt-fading strategy so students progressively rely less on paraprofessional support.