Professionalism
Describe the steps to take if you get injured at work?
What is:
Report ALL injuries immediately to the teacher
Get checked by the school nurse if injured
Complete an incident report
Call your Agency/ IU if additional treatment is needed
ASD stands for?
What is:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
AAC stands for?
What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication?
This type of language is hard for a student with Autism to understand
What is Sarcasm?
It important for paraeducators to follow a student's IEP because
What is:
To help ensure the student receives the individualized supports, services, and accommodations outlined in their plan.
DAILY DOUBLE - Name 5 things that make this para dressed appropriately for work
What is:
Badge, closed toed shoes, shirt doesn't show midriff, no inappropriate logos, no hood, no dangling jewelry
A student's disability does not mean they cannot learn, make choices, or develop greater...
What is independence?
True or False
The AAC device should only be used for "work" not fun activities.
False
Use the AAC to tell jokes, play and to have fun as well as to communicate for work
A student is working independently and appears calm and focused. What is the best course of action for the para?
What is observe and give the student appropriate space?
Found on Vector Solutions is a 2 hour safety training that is due EVERY Year. Hint - you do the 1 hour in-person part at Opening Day.
What is ACT 55?
Has everyone completed it?
You have a great day with a student and want to post a picture or story about it on your personal social media. You cannot do this because it violates
What is confidentiality?
DAILY DOUBLE - Identify 5 safety hazards in the image
One of the most important things a paraeducator can do when supporting a student who uses an AAC device
What is:
Make sure the device is available and accessible
When helping a student complete a task, this type of support provides only the assistance needed and should be reduced as the student becomes more successful.
What is prompting?
How often do you need to be re-certified in CPR?
What is every 2 years?
A teacher gives you feedback about how you are supporting a student. You believe your current approach is working well and disagree with the teacher's suggestion. What is the most professional way to respond?
What is - respectfully listen to the feedback, ask questions to understand the teacher's reasoning, and follow the agreed-upon team plan?
A student performs a task successfully in one classroom but struggles to perform the same task in a different setting. Name a reason this would occur?
What is:
Differences in environment, expectations, sensory input, or how the task is presented may affect performance.
Using the student's AAC system yourself while talking to the student is know as?
What is “modeling” with AAC?
DAILY DOUBLE - Using this strategy helps someone to
What is regulate emotions?
Why is yearly training important for paras?
When we know better, we do better. Staying current on best practices helps keep everyone safe.
Opening week, I talked about teamwork and creating your DEN. DEN stands for Determination,
What is: Empathy and Nurturing
A student becomes upset when the classroom schedule suddenly changes. Describe 2 supportive responses that could be used?
What is:
Provide a clear explanation of the change
Validate their feelings.
DAILY DOUBLE - Name 3 mistakes the para is making while working with this student
Para distracted by her phone
Prompting, modeling and reinforcing appropriate academic, communication, social and behavioral skills are all examples of
What is Active Engagement?
A paraeducator is asked to perform a task directly related to their student's IEP goal but the para has questions about it. What is the chain of command in the classroom of who they should they ask for guidance or support.
Teacher - RBT - Para
You should always ask the teacher first as they are the most familiar with the student's plan.