ED - Paraeducator Outcomes

AAS: Paraeducator

  • Apply current education, motivation, human development, technology, and diversity research, theory, and practice to conduct and evaluate individual and small group instruction prescribed by the supervising teacher.
  • Perform non-instructional tasks necessary to provide clerical, media related, and supervisory support to the classroom teacher.
  • Used established behavior management programs and instructional routines to carry out the goals and objectives of the school.
  • Practice ethical and professional behaviors and attitudes necessary to the role of an educator, apply knowledge of legal, ethical, health, and safety considerations and procedures; demonstrate understanding of the roles of paraeducators as collaborative team members and communicate effectively with others in the educational setting.
  • Adapt learning activities and materials to accommodate the needs of diverse learners.
  • Demonstrate academic competencies required to work as a "highly qualified" paraeducator as defined by No Child Left Behind.
  • Demonstrate and apply knowledge of specific effective instructional practices and management techniques for students who are learning English or who have special needs.
  • Apply breadth of knowledge in educational theory and practice in addition to area of certificate emphasis.
  • Demonstrate breadth of knowledge across several disciplines in Humanities, Social Science, and Mathematics and Science.
  • Meet the following statewide certificate outcomes and apply that knowledge and skill in the educational setting:
  1. Demonstrate appropriate strategies and techniques to provide instructional support to students of diverse populations.
  2. Demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that are appropriate to meeting the needs of diverse populations.
  3. Apply best practices in classroom management to optimize the potential for student learning
  4. Practice ethical and legal standards of conduct.
  5. Apply technology to support teaching, learning, and communication. 2.2009

 

One-Year Certificates: Paraeducator - Library/ Media Assistant

  • Ability to use appropriate strategies and techniques to provide instructional support to ELL (English Language Learners) and diverse learners.
  • Awareness of and sensitivity to diversity among youth, families and colleagues.
  • Understanding value of serving youth with disabilities & other special needs in integrated settings.
  • Knowledge/application of effective instructional elements to assist teaching and learning in a variety of settings.
  • Knowledge of human development and milestones, as well as risk factors that may impede development.
  • Ability to motivate and assist children.
  • Ability to communicate with colleagues, follow instructions & solve problems.
  • Understanding staffing patterns, roles & responsibilities of professionals vs. paraprofessionals.
  • Awareness of how technology can assist teaching and learning.
  • General knowledge of legal issues related to youth with disabilities and their families.
  • Ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct.
  • Demonstrate professionalism.
  • Knowledge of & ability to follow health, safety and emergency procedures.
  • Demonstrate math competency at introductory algebra level.
  • Demonstrate reading competency at college level.
  • Demonstrate writing competency at college level.

One-Year Certificates: Paraeducator

  • Apply current education, motivation, human development, technology, and diversity research, theory, and practice to conduct and evaluate individual and small group instruction prescribed by the supervising teacher.
  • Perform non-instructional tasks necessary to provide clerical, media related, and supervisory support to the classroom teacher.
  • Used established behavior management programs and instructional routines to carry out the goals and objectives of the school.
  • Practice ethical and professional behaviors and attitudes necessary to the role of an educator, apply knowledge of legal, ethical, health, and safety considerations and procedures; demonstrate understanding of the roles of paraeducators as collaborative team members and communicate effectively with others in the educational setting.
  • Adapt learning activities and materials to accommodate the needs of diverse learners.
  • Demonstrate and apply knowledge of specific effective instructional practices and management techniques for students who are learning English or who have special needs.
  • Meet the following statewide certificate outcomes and apply that knowledge and skill in the educational setting.
  1. Demonstrate appropriate strategies and techniques to provide instructional support to students of diverse populations.
  2. Demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that are appropriate to meeting the needs of diverse populations.
  3. Apply best practices in classroom management to optimize the potential for student learning
  4. Practice ethical and legal standards of conduct.
  5. Apply technology to support teaching, learning, and communication. 2.2009