Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         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!) I would clarify with the special education coordinator whether the class is expected to be run as a true co-teaching situation. The students in the room may require the support of a co-teacher, however, due to circumstances in the county the co-teaching position is filled with a paraprofessional. If it is expected to be a co-teaching situation, then I would work with the parapro to set up opportunities for them to assist in the classroom. Either way, I would treat the parapro as an equal in the classroom, so the students respect both teachers equally.                 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 11, 2015 3:50 pm Rated By: Rezaty