Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards
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A student confides to a paraprofessional that they are being bullied at home by a sibling. What is the most appropriate first response?
Answer: Report the disclosure to the supervising teacher or school counselor
Paraprofessionals must report disclosures of potential harm to a supervising professional who can determine appropriate next steps.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'confidentiality' in a school setting for paraprofessionals?
Answer: Protecting student information and sharing it only on a need-to-know basis
Confidentiality means student information is shared only with those who have a legitimate educational need to know.
A paraprofessional disagrees with an instruction given by the supervising teacher during a lesson. The best course of action is to:
Answer: Address the disagreement privately with the teacher after the lesson
Professional disagreements should be handled privately and respectfully, away from students, to maintain a unified classroom environment.
Under IDEA, a paraprofessional working with a student with a disability must follow the student's IEP because:
Answer: It is a legal document that outlines mandated educational services
The IEP is a legally binding document under IDEA specifying required services, accommodations, and goals for eligible students.
A paraprofessional sees a colleague reprimanding a student in a way that appears harsh and demeaning. The most professional response is to:
Answer: Report the observed behavior to the supervising teacher or administrator
Witnessing potentially inappropriate treatment of a student should be reported through proper channels to ensure student welfare.
When a parent calls the school and asks a paraprofessional for detailed information about their child's academic progress, the paraprofessional should:
Answer: Redirect the parent to the supervising teacher or case manager
Communicating student progress data to parents is the responsibility of the licensed teacher or case manager, not the paraprofessional.
Which behavior best demonstrates a paraprofessional maintaining professional boundaries with students?
Answer: Offering consistent encouragement and structured support within the school setting
Professional boundaries require paraprofessionals to support students within defined school roles without fostering dependency or personal involvement.