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Posted on March 18th, 2006
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teacher assistant
i am looking to becoming a teachers aide and would like to know where to begin. who do i talk to, send letters exams etc...whatever it takes
Hi Dolly - See the response
Hi Dolly -
See the response to the first FAQ. Do you have a district in mind? If so, find out what they require and take those steps. Each district or local education agency might require something a little different from others so begin there so you don't waste any time or energy. Best of luck. We need great people. Teri
How to become a paraprofessional
Please see the first question in our newly added FAQ:
http://www.nrcpara.org/faq/how-can-i-become-a-paraprofessional
PDP
Can someone send me the new address for sending in PDP applications, can't seem to locate it on the internet. Thank You Rosemarie Hunt
Para contact with family
Just browsing - and curious to know if there are written guidelines on whether or not a 1:1 para can have contact with the family. In our case, we have a one on one para for our autistic son who is mainstreamed. We are now being told - from a teacher at the school - that the para can have no contact with us. We have a terrific relationship with the para and the classroom teacher. They each email us if and when our son is having problems at school - or if something really wonderful happens.
It would be terrible, if the one person who has the most contact with our son, is unable to talk with us.
I appreciate your advice and quick response. Thank you!
Miss Burns - Your son's
Miss Burns -
Your son's teacher should be your contact for specific information regarding your son and his educational program and progress. Your son's teacher and the paraprofessional with whom he works have expectations to follow. You might want to talk with the teacher about those expectations. Is there something that's been working that can continue? It is important that the teacher talk with you about your son's educational program and that all of you understand what is okay for the paraprofessional to share. Perhaps further dialog might help. All the best to you. Teri
I was a well respected para
I was a well respected para at an elementary school for 6 years. Due to difficulties, I had to make a difficult decision to leave work at that time. I have since had 4 separate requests for jobs, within the district, to return to work. But, each time, the job has fallen through. I have since learned that I have been "black listed" by one specific individual, so I will not be hired. I do not know why. I gave notice and quietly left. It has now been 3 years since I have worked. I am looking for advice as to what to do. Thank you
Dear Rhonda - This is a very
Dear Rhonda -
This is a very difficult situation and I'm sorry you are facing it. Perhaps it would be possible to speak with the Human Resources director in your district. Or, perhaps with the person who is accused of "blacklisting" you for a discussion of his/her concerns. However, I do not know your situation and cannot offer any solid advice. I do wish you well in your pursuit as we need well respected paraprofessionals. Be well. Teri
Black Listed
I too have been black listed. I have been to dfferent schools in the county and each school passes on the same informaiton. The administration team has no problem using me as a sub or babysitter. They use the same intimidation tacktic on me and it only makes me upset and there you go. So many lies have been told on me its shameful all because I won't go with the flow. I keep my head up and a lawyer besides me. If you know a good lawyer call him or her. If you know who this person is sue for slander. You are just as good as anyone else.
I recently resigned my
I recently resigned my position in public school because of too much childish nonsense from the so-called adults. They don't like it when paras speak up against bullying and intimidation techniques, but they're too cowardly to say it to your face. Instead, they get you in the back anonymously. It's dysfunctional. I now work in a private school who is glad to have an experienced assistant.
black listed
let12155@aol.com
Do you have a union? Your union steward should represent you in a grievance claim. Make sure you have
documented any issues so you are prepared.
Good luck.
lorrie
whoever "blacklisted" you
whoever "blacklisted" you may have been jealous or felt threatned by you
National Para Conference in August 2007
I just wanted to make the comment that our school district would NOT put ANY funding towards any paras who wanted to attend the National Conferences for Paras.
I find that very saddening, and puts into perspective what paras mean to my district.
Do Paras just work with children with Disabilities
I'm a mother trying to understand the complete role of a Para in my son's school. I'm mixed up as to the role the Para plays in the classroom. Are they there to help "all" children, or just those with special needs and disabilities?
Can Paras at the high school level run afterschool program
We have always had a certified teacher or librarian along with paras after school in the high school. Our new librarian is afraid of our students and does not want to stay after school. At our middle school the para's run the library after school. There are 1000+ students. Our new librarian wants the same to happen at our high school. I have been in the district 12 yrs, and at HS 4yrs and have always had a librarian or certified teacher after school. Our high school has 2300+ students. Our contract states we can be with students as long as we are not instructing them. We are not title 1. If a student does not know how to use the databases then I will have to instruct them, thus violating my contract. Can they implement just paras running the library after school?
using parapros to tutor
I'm principal at Garfield, an all-Title elementary school in Olympia, WA. We
use para-proffesionals, supervised by certified teachers, to tutor,
deliver small group instruction and assist with interventions for struggling
students. I'm looking for research that supports the efficacy of this
practice. Can anyone help me find specific research that speaks to this
issue?
Please respond to bhodges@osd.wednet.edu
Helping Paras utilize their release time effectively!
I have been a Para for approximately 14 years and I have been trying my best to become a NYC school teacher. Most of the cuny schools do not provide late afternoon classes for Paraprofessionals and release time cannot be used to attend classes. I am about seven classes away from obtaining my bachelor. Unfortunately, I have had to take about four semesters off from school due to this issue. What can I do? I need help!
salary to expect as Parapro?
My son wishes to pursue a career in this parapro field and he is very well suited for it: compassionate, lots of experience with children, and children respond to him. but what we cannot find ANYWHERE is what he might expect as a starting salary per month and per year and then over time after 10yrs what can he expect salary-wise? He is in Northern California.
Where to find work as a sub parapro
I have been hired by the NYC Department of Education as a sub paraprofessional and am waiting to be called. I have all my licenses, have been given a Board of Education ID, direct deposit papers and all my paperwork has been processed and approved. Should I wait for a call from a school or is there a directory of schools in my district that I can view and go out to the schools asking for work?
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