Bucks IU
Three words that highlight our vison
Learn, Flourish, Contribute
Our number 1 priority is student safety. We achieve that by doing what at all times?
Active Supervision
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How do we decide what data to collect?
Clearly stated in the student's IEP
What classroom would a student be placed in after experiencing severe trauma?
ES/Emotional Support
How many hours of training are required yearly for special education paraeducators?
20
After completing CPI tomorrow, you'll have your 20 hours done...until next school year!
If you are unable to work a full day, either you overslept or need to leave for an appointment, who must you email?
teacher
supervisor
agency recruiter
Protecting all personally identifiable data, information, and records about a student is an example of what?
Confidentiality
What is Latency?
The time between being given a direction and when the student responds to it.
Which classroom would you see and use a Hoyer lift and Standers?
MDS/Multiple Disabilities Support
If you were to get injured at work, you would notify your teacher and go immediately where?
School nurse
Why is it necessary to put your absence in Oracle or WillSub at least two hours before your start time?
That is how your position is picked up by substitutes, and your team will appreciate you getting one!
Name 2 things teachers should NOT do when communicating with students
Do NOT yell or use sarcasm, profanity, or demeaning language.
What is Frequency?
The number of times a behavior happens
Name the 3 main classrooms that the IU supports and their acronyms.
Multiple Disability Support- MDS
Autistic Support- AS
Emotional Support- ES
When you start to feel stress or aggravated with a student what should you do?
Tap Out! Ask another para to switch students with you or if the classroom allows and it is necessary, ask the team for a quick break.
Who do you reach out to for Oracle questions, Competency questions, and other para-related concerns?
Your Paraeducator Support Specialist -
Cindy, Colleen or Kristy
Reports of suspected child abuse or noticing a new mark or scratch must be made to who and when?
Report it to the teacher or Supervisor immediately and they will assist you with the next steps.
What is Duration?
How long the behavior lasts
Why is there usually 1 staff member for every student in the classrooms we serve?
Students' disabilities are severe and need constant, active supervision.
When dressing for work name, 2 things you should wear and 2 things you should not.
Closed toe shoes
clean, comfortable clothes with no holes or offensive messaging
NO earrings, ties, or jewelry that could be easily grabbed
What is the Bucks IU's policy on phone and earbud usage? Name three.
Phones will not be replaced if out for personal use.
Phones are not permitted when working with students.
Excessive use is grounds for termination.
What is the chain of command in your classroom if you are concerned or have a work issue?
Teacher first. Then email or call your supervisor. You work for the IU, not your agency. They will not be familiar with your class dynamic.
It's important that data is consistent from para to para. What two things should you do to ensure this happens?
ask questions and observe other teachers
Give 3 examples of a stimming behavior you would see in an AS classroom.
Flapping, jumping, rocking, humming, grunting, scratching, walking on tiptoes
Who needs to be notified when you are going to be absent, and it is less than two hours before your start time?
Must log it in Oracle or Will Sub and email or text your teacher, and email your supervisor