Behavior Basics
Which function of behavior occurs when a student is trying to get out of doing something?
Escape.
When should you arrive in your classroom?
On time and ready to work at your workstation.
What is the #1 responsibility of every staff member?
Keeping students safe.
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Program.
You don't know the answer to a question about your student's support plan. What should you do?
Ask the teacher, Lead, BID, or BCBA for clarification.
When should you praise or reinforce a student?
Immediately after they demonstrate the appropriate behavior.
Before leaving for lunch, what should you always make sure has happened?
Your coverage has arrived and students are safely supervised.
During a transition outdoors, where should staff be positioned?
In appropriate proximity and formation with their assigned student.
What does an independent correct response mean?
The student answered correctly without prompts or assistance.
Your classroom assignment changes unexpectedly for the day. What is the most professional response?
Remain flexible, support the classroom you're assigned to, and maintain a positive attitude.
True or False:
Every student is motivated by the same reinforcers.
False. Reinforcement is individualized. What motivates one student may not motivate another.
Name three items that are NOT allowed while supervising students.
If a student is injured, what should you do?
Notify the teacher immediately and follow campus reporting procedures.
A teacher is instructing the class while your student begins looking around the room and loses focus. What should you do?
Provide quiet, individualized support (prompting, visuals, redirection, or reinforcement) without interrupting the teacher's instruction.
Why do we use prompts?
To help students learn and be successful.
A student starts becoming frustrated during work. What should you try before the behavior escalates?
A parent asks how their child's day went. What should you do?
Provide only a general response (great day, good day, okay day) and refer them to the teacher.
Name three situations when PPE may be needed.
Why should paraprofessionals avoid talking to other staff during instruction?
It distracts students and reduces active supervision.
A student doesn't respond after you ask a question. What should you do first?
Provide wait time, then use the least intrusive prompt necessary.
You're supporting a student who struggles with transitions. Before the first transition of the day, what are four proactive things you could do to set them up for success?
Name four dress code expectations.
Which walkie call would you use first if a student needs support but is not in immediate danger?
A Stand-By or Proximity response, depending on the situation. TEAM responses are reserved for situations requiring additional immediate support.
Name four ways a paraprofessional can support instruction without taking over the teacher's role.
Name four characteristics of a professional paraprofessional.