Safety First
The number one priority when working with students
What is Student Safety and Supervision?
This term refers to gradually reducing assistance as a student becomes more independent.
What is Prompt Fading?
Student information should only be shared with these individuals.
When unsure about how to respond to a student's behavior, the paraprofessional should first do this.
What is Consult the Student's Teacher or BSP?
Your work day begins at this time and ends at this time.
What is 8:10am and 2:50pm?
When supporting a student, staff should never be farther away than this.
What is an Arm's Length?
True or False: A Safety Mat may be utilized for every student?
What is False? A Safety Mat may be utilized for students who have it on their IEP
If a student elopes from you, you should immediately yell this.
What is a "Door Alert"?
Knowing whether a student can safely eat, touch, or be exposed to certain substances requires awareness of these.
What are Allergies?
A BOCES Paraprofessional's lunch time is this long.
What is 45 Minutes?
True or False: You may walk away from your student to have a conversation with another staff member.
What is False? You must remain near your student and maintain close supervision at all times.
This approach encourages praising good behavior instead of focusing on inappropriate behavior?
What is Positive Reinforcement?
Timmy falls on the playground and scrapes his knee. Who should accompany Timmy to the nurse?
What is The Paraprofessional That Was With Timmy When the Incident Occurred?
Before supporting a student, a paraprofessional should understand relevant information contained in this educational document
What is an IEP?
True or False: Paraprofessionals are allowed to create and modify student curriculum?
What is False.
When directly assisting or feeding a student, these should be worn to maintain proper hygiene and follow health and safety procedures.
What are Gloves?
A behavior intervention plan (BIP) is designed to do this?
What is reduce inappropriate student behavior and teach appropriate alternatives?
A student unexpectedly leaves a supervised area. This term describes the situation
What is elopement?
I.E.P. stands for this.
Information about students should only be discussed with appropriate school personnel. This protects student _____
What is confidentiality?
If you notice a significant change in student behavior, you should do this.
What is Communicate the Concern with a Professional Staff Member?
A student is screaming and yelling because it used to give him attention. The classroom staff continue working with the student and do not mention the behavior or engage with the student. This is called _________
What is Planned Ignoring?
A bus driver is asking you how a students day was. You should respond this way
What is tell them "the teacher will call home to mom to update them"
Communication devices, sensory supports, and mobility needs are examples of these.
What are Individual Student Needs and Supports?
This person is a trained school staff member who works under the supervision and direction of a teacher to support students and help maintain a safe, productive learning environment.