EDUC& 101 - Paraeducator Basics

• Compare the distinct roles and responsibilities of the Paraeducator with those of the certified staff.
• Identify the signs of a safe, positive and culturally inclusive learning environment.
• Demonstrate effective communication techniques and strategies with students, family members, and staff.
• Examine positions of power, privilege and inequity.
• Use the Washington State Paraeducator Standards to develop a professional development plan.
• Demonstrate techniques for assessing and recording data to monitor student growth and development.

1. Reviewing, preparing, delivering, and reinforcing district/school/classroom instructional outcomes
2. Recording and maintaining data
3. Assessments and monitoring student progress
4. Technology to support educational and safety outcomes
5. Professional conduct and applicable district policies, and procedures
6. Professional development and learning opportunities
7. District’s mission, policies, procedures and personnel practices
8. Confidentiality as consistent with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
9. How to assist students at appropriate developmental stages and report student concerns or risk factors
10. Behavior support systems/strategies
11. Health, safety, and emergency policies and school guidelines
12. Student learning outcomes and/or personal performance
13. Job duties, performance tasks, and student learning outcomes
14. Communication methods, problem solving skills, and collaboration strategies with staff, students, families, and community
15. Educational material which represents and supports various cultures and abilities of students
16. Culturally inclusive environment