Paraprofessional Roles

I would make sure that my paraprofessional is well aware of what his or her role are within the classroom and also what they are responsible for and whom. Some roles that they could help take a part in, within the classroom is that they can help find resources to implement within the room, but it is ultimately, me as the teacher’s ultimate decision. It is good to get other ideas too, because they are a part of the room as well. A responsibility, that I could let them know that they are in charge of is, supervising students. This can range from different things, but a couple may be, hall duty, bus duty, lunch duty, and other activities that go on. Another role that I could let them know they are asked is to support the individual students’ needs. This can vary from student to student, but the main focus would be, helping the student with organization, transitions, or how to do a certain assignment. Another responsibility may be, providing personal care for a student. This may include, helping in the bathroom or if they happen to have medical issues like a feeding tube.

I would make sure that the paraprofessional(s) in my classroom, had a written description what their job description is directly towards my …show more content…
I would let them know that I am not only here to supervise them, but I am here for there. Especially, to give them encouragement, feedback, and some structure so they can be successful at their job. It is also a great idea as the teacher, to get a feel of what each of your Para’s strengths and weaknesses are so that you can put them, where you feel or think is best and were you think they will strive to be more successful and be a great asset to your classroom as well. Make sure you don’t pair up Paras and students that will butt heads, because they usually cause problems and issues and the student and Para will most likely, will be miserable, upset, and not very