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  Case: Co-Teacher vs Paraprofessional
Mr B is an 8th Grade Social Studies teacher. He has two "General Ed/Special Ed" classes. In those classes, he has a "Co-Teacher" in the room. Their official titles are Paraprofessional.

Should he expect these parapros to teach like a Co-teacher would or allow them to monitor the students behaviors and help the "special education" students they are assigned to?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
A paraprofessional does not have the same type of training and credentials as a co-teacher. A co-teacher actually has a higher education with a background in learning how to be a co-teacher. A co-teacher's role is to assist the teacher, while a parapro is simply there for behavioral support and to read test aloud to special needs students. From my experience, a co-teacher gets paid more than a parapro; therefore, their job requires more knowledge and work.
 
     
     
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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: Thanks for sharing
Rated On: March 11, 2015 3:49 pm
Rated By: Rezaty
 
     
     
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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: wonderful insight
Rated On: October 19, 2015 3:14 am
Rated By: aQaWus
 
     
     
  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: Thanks for sharing.
Rated On: March 6, 2016 2:33 am
Rated By: habyRa
 
     
     
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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: the main teacher is responsible for instruction. paras are responsible for reinforcement.
Rated On: July 9, 2017 5:28 pm
Rated By: uTaGuv
 
     
     
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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 agree!
Rated On: July 10, 2017 1:04 am
Rated By: eRahyR
 
     
     
  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: Absolutely right. There's a difference between a co-teacher and paraprofessional
Rated On: July 1, 2021 4:35 pm
Rated By: yTuWeG