Special education paraprofessional

Does your special education classroom have a paraprofessional? This blog post will talk all about training paraprofessionals so that they can offer one on one instruction with students and reinforce teaching. Today, I outline paraprofessional roles, what to include in your paraprofessional binder, classroom training topics, setting classroom expectations in the first 2 weeks of school and more. Check out my other paraprofessional tips that I have learned over the years in the classroom.

Paraprofessional Training in the SPED Classroom can be tough, but it is so important! It can be a daunting task to train your staff. Here are some top paraprofessional training tips I've learned. Having a paraprofessional training manual like the binder I offer is a great way to keep everyone organized and take out the guess work. Showing your staff you appreciate them with paraprofessional appreciation gifts is also kind to do. Grab free paraprofessional training ideas and activities!

Para classroom jobs and expectations to manage and work with your classroom support staff, while building positive rapport. Learn More at Mrs. D's Corner.

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Paraprofessionals can truly be lifesaver in the special education classroom. While it can be easy to think of them as “teaching assistants,” paras can do so much more to help your special education students in the classroom. But, sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what tasks you can delegate to your parapro. Check out this blog post for 5 tasks paraprofessional can do to make your job easier as a special education teacher and how I utilize my paraprofessional in my classroom.

Whether you’re a new teacher who has just been told they’re getting a para for their classroom, or you’re weighing your options for a career in education, you might be wondering what’s in a paraprofessional’s job description and what their salary looks like. Our teacher team sat down to pull together all the details you’ll need to know, from what paraprofessional certification looks like to what questions you may be asked in a paraprofessional job interview.

A one shop stop for beginning as a paraeducator, filled with essentially good tips!

With these strategies, you'll build a go-to tool kit for handling and preventing behavior problems.

6 Instructional Mistakes that Teachers and Paras Make in Special Ed- do you make any of these? Read how to make instruction better for students with disabilities.

Tips for managing support staff in your classroom. It is important that we communicate often, but that's just the start. Learn more here.

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Here are some ways I support my paraprofessionals in my special education classroom and show them appreciation!

What do you do as a special ed. teacher when a student with autism refuses to work? It depends on the function of the behavior! Learn the 12 Best Strategies!

Classroom jobs are a great way for students to develop life skills, vocational skills and independence in the classroom. And there are so many classroom jobs your students can do. But classroom jobs don’t just have to be inside the classroom. If you are looking for alternatives to traditional classroom jobs that will help your special education students develop important skills but also help the entire school, this list is for you.

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There are SO many things that special education paraprofessionals need to be trained on... behaviors, data collection, AAC and communication...

I never would have thought I would be tracking data digitally, I am really not that savvy when it comes to tech, however, when someone pointed out how easy it was, I had to try it. You guys, its sooo much easier than my typical paper and pencil tracking system. I had data sheets EVERYWHERE!! […]

Are you looking for free special education resources for your classroom? These resources include IEP meeting resources, student interest surveys, resources for data collection, input forms, IEP meeting checklists and more. Whether you are a new special education teacher or a special education teacher looking for ways to write more effective IEPs in your special education classroom, these free teacher resources are for you!