The Paraprofessional as a Collector of Information
Since paraprofessionals often have one-on-one contact with students, they have insight into students' lives and can record this information to help the student.
Since paraprofessionals often have one-on-one contact with students, they have insight into students' lives and can record this information to help the student.
Like many working relationships, teachers and paraprofessionals often experience conflict, but there are ways to constructively deal with that conflict.
Just like paraprofessionals need help dealing with their classroom teacher, often times teachers need help learning to work with their paraprofessional.
While most teachers are focused on their teaching, something as simple as the kind of lightbulb used in classroom lights can have a profound effect on learning.
When dealing with students with special needs, it is important to keep your expectations for the student high, and resist giving too much, unnecessary assistance.