What should beginning teachers know about the roles and responsibilities of paraeducators?
With increasing student diversity in today’s classrooms, early career educators are likely to have the advantage of an “extra pair of hands” and “two heads” for meeting student needs. There are several things that new teachers should keep in mind as they develop a working relationship with their paras: a) The teacher is responsible for planning instruction and supervising the para as his or her assistant. This responsibility is a legal issue. The roles are clearly specified in IDEA 97. The teacher should take the lead while respecting the experience and knowledge of the paraeducator. b) Some paraeducators have worked in the school for a long time, are residents of the community, and know the staff, students, and families well. A new teacher will be wise to take full advantage of the para’s position in the school and community and to rely on the para for student background information that may be crucial for academic success. Q: How should early career educators go about establishing a
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