ParaPro (Professional) 5

Question 1

A teacher asks a paraprofessional to implement a new reading strategy they are not familiar with. What should the paraeducator do first?

Accepted Answer

Ask the teacher for modeling, explanation, or resources before implementing

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Attempt the strategy independently based on guesswork

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Tell the teacher they are not qualified to use new strategies

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Use a familiar strategy instead and inform the teacher afterward

Question 2

Which of the following is the most appropriate way for a paraeducator to handle conflict with a supervising teacher?

Accepted Answer

Discuss concerns respectfully in a private setting

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Vent frustrations to students to build rapport

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Recruit other staff members to take sides

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Refuse assigned duties until the conflict is resolved

Question 3

A paraprofessional is supporting a student with autism who uses an AAC device. What is the most important principle to follow?

Accepted Answer

Allow the student adequate time to communicate using their device

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Speak for the student to save time

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Replace the device with spoken language prompts

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Use the device only when the teacher is watching

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) and how a paraeducator supports it?

Accepted Answer

Supporting students with disabilities to participate in the general education setting to the greatest extent appropriate

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Always pulling students with disabilities out of the general education classroom

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Eliminating all accommodations so students learn independently

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Restricting students with disabilities to one-on-one sessions only

Question 5

A paraeducator is asked by a coworker to share confidential student information. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that student information is confidential under FERPA

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Share the information since the coworker also works at the school

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Share only what is positive about the student

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Share the information via a private message to minimize risk

Question 6

Which practice best supports effective communication between a paraeducator and the supervising teacher?

Accepted Answer

Scheduling regular check-ins and providing brief written updates on student progress

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Communicating only when a serious problem arises

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Relying on students to relay messages between staff

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Avoiding all communication to remain autonomous

Question 7

A paraprofessional is assigned to support several students but one student demands constant attention. What is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Develop strategies with the teacher to promote the student's independence and balance support across students

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Focus entirely on the demanding student and ignore the others

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Ask the student to sit quietly without support

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Request a permanent one-to-one assignment for that student without consulting the teacher