1. Responsibilities & Ethics Special Education Paraprofessional Workbook Module 2

2. Roles of Teachers and Paraprofessionals Defined by a job description Defined by the relationship between the paraprofessional and the supervising teacher Some shared responsibilities

3. Roles of Teachers and Paraprofessionals Job description –Duties, tasks, other responsibilities –Physical locations where responsibilities performed –Unique qualifications –Identification of supervisor(s) –Varied format

4. Roles of Teachers and Paraprofessionals Working relationship between paraprofessional and supervising teacher –Direction and guidance –Performance monitoring, evaluation, and feedback –Team of professionals

5. Roles of Teachers and Paraprofessionals Although the job description may not say so directly, a key requirement for success as a paraprofessional is to keep in motion.

6. Roles of Teachers and Paraprofessionals Different roles, common responsibilities –Planning –Delivering instruction –Using behavior support strategies –Assessing student performance –Communicating with family members –Developing as a professional –Other duties

7. Roles of Teachers and Paraprofessionals Supervising teacher assigns specific tasks Both may perform paraprofessional’s tasks as needed: –Training and experience –Specific skills needed –Instructional activities requirements –Type of classroom or setting –Personalities and teacher’s preferences

8. Other Responsibilities Accompanying students Off-school and community-based activities Transportation-related needs Transferring or moving Self-care needs Health-related and physical therapy needs Lunchtime Recess periods and field trips Attendance, records Equipment and supplies

9. Other Responsibilities Assistive devices Discipline procedures and emergency situations Other?

10. Week One Action Plan Be on time and ready Learn names Introduce yourself Get copies Learn layout Learn emergency procedures and shelter locations

11. Week One Action Plan Recognize daily routine Discuss expectations of supervising teacher Learn to use learning technologies Observe students and teacher Take notes

12. Strategies for Career Success Ask questions Keep a personal journal Take responsibility for skill building Strive to make a good first impression

14. Ethics Responsibility to behave ethically in regard to students Ethical considerations affect –Daily responsibilities –Interactions –Representation of the school –Working relationship with supervising teacher

15. Ethics Resources for paraprofessionals –Teachers and administrators –Codes of ethics

16. Ethics Maintaining confidentiality about students and student information FERPA—Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Paraprofessionals must apply FERPA requirements in response to any request for student information!

17. Some Specific Tasks of Paraprofessionals Lifting a student Feeding a student Changing diapers Potty training Reading a lesson plan Leading a small group Using circle time Supervising students on a playground Performing routines

18. Questions?