Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards
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A paraprofessional overhears a student make a comment suggesting they may harm themselves. The paraprofessional's immediate responsibility is to:
Answer: Report the comment to the supervising teacher or counselor right away
Any indication of self-harm must be immediately escalated to a qualified school professional who is trained to assess and respond.
Which statement accurately describes a paraprofessional's role in instruction?
Answer: Paraprofessionals implement instruction under the direction of a licensed teacher
Paraprofessionals support and implement instruction planned by licensed teachers and do not independently design core curriculum.
A paraprofessional is asked by a friend who works at a community center whether a mutual acquaintance's child has an IEP. The correct response is to:
Answer: Decline to share any student information, citing confidentiality
Student records, including IEP status, are protected under FERPA and must not be disclosed outside proper educational channels.
Professional development is important for paraprofessionals primarily because:
Answer: It improves skills and knowledge to better support student learning
Ongoing professional development enhances paraprofessionals' effectiveness in supporting diverse student needs and instructional goals.
A paraprofessional notices that a student's IEP accommodation calls for extended time on tests, but the teacher has not been providing it. The paraprofessional should:
Answer: Remind the teacher of the accommodation privately and document the concern
Paraprofessionals should advocate for IEP compliance by bringing the oversight to the teacher's attention through professional communication.
Which of the following is an example of a paraprofessional acting outside their professional role?
Answer: Modifying a student's IEP goals without teacher authorization
Modifying IEP goals is the legal responsibility of the IEP team, not the paraprofessional.
When working with a student who has a physical disability, a paraprofessional should primarily focus on:
Answer: Promoting the student's independence to the greatest extent possible
Best practice in special education emphasizes fostering independence and self-advocacy, not creating dependency.