A paraprofessional's job is more than just waiting for instructions for the teacher. What would you do if they were yours? It's common sense!

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Are you looking for things a para can do? I have been a para for almost 6 years. I have worked with many paras. In my experience not all have the ability (common sense) to know exactly what needs to be done.

If you are looking for ideas the first year I started. The head teacher had a meeting with me to find out my talents. She would also leave notes that would be helpful. Please let me know if this is helpful.

I assist all students but focus on the one's I am assigned to. As per child study. I assist the teacher with passing out sorting work, checking of completed assignments ect. Whatever I can do to make her job with the students easier. Some teachers won't allow us to do anything. Just sit through class (I hate it) others are amazing. Plus working with the same teachers often helps as I know where they're supplies are a n d how they teach/lessons. Things flow seamlessly.

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