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  Case: Parapro Not Helping
In Mr. Franklin's Kindergarten class, he has a parapro that he gets along with really well. However, the parapro constantly does things in class to cause the students to get off task. During the morning work time, she will cut up with the students and call them to her desk. Then, during small group time when bothe the teacher and her have a group, she will get up from her group after the students have started working to go and do other things. The teacher has talked to her about this a little bit. The problem is that he does not know what else to say without making things awkward between them. He believes this causes disruption in the class when the small groups are not being tended to like they should be. What are some ways to tactfully handle this situation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I think it is time in this situation for the teacher to have a serious conversati0on with the paraprofessional. Even if things will be awkward after, that is better than letting the situation affect the students learning. If having a conversation does not fix the problem then it is time to get other involved. talk to the paraprofessional's superior to see if that will fix the problem. The most important thing in this situation is that the students are getting everything they need.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like the end of this solution, as students are key and what they need and how you are meeting their needs. As a para professional it is your job to facilitate the students and your co-teacher as you help the teacher out first and the students first. You need to manage the balance professionally.
Rated On: April 17, 2022 11:50 pm
Rated By: Lauren Toner