In general, paraprofessionals work in support of the teacher. Having certified, enthusiastic, well-prepared paraprofessionals can make an enormous difference in the efficiency of a child's classroom and the implementation of a child's Individualized Education Plan. Paraprofessionals can and do wear numerous hats throughout the school day. They work with students with special needs in a small group or one-on-one situations, they assist the classroom teachers with ensuring the needs of the students are met, they supervise the playground during recess, they monitor the cafeteria, they help run the media center, assist in the library, etc.
This list could go on and on. One thing is certain; they are necessary for our students and teachers to help ensure learning success. They are also essential to the smooth operation of a school. We certainly do appreciate the work they do, and they support the student population that needs more help to be successful in school. Your time and interest in them will always be the most important thing you can give. Take the time to get to know them. Learn about their families, their hobbies, their favorite shows and books, and how they spend their weekends.
Build that relationship of friendship and trust first. A quick, handwritten, and heartfelt note of thanks is a great way to acknowledge how much they mean to you. Along with appreciation comes respect. Make your para feel included by asking for her or him! While the final say is yours as the teacher, your para is also a valuable member of the classroom, and you want this person on your side.
While you may not need to physically share your own lunch with them, having lunch together once a week can help you connect and build that relationship of trust and professionalism. Since you may be working with many different paras throughout the day, store-bought gifts and gift cards can quickly add up.
Instead, make your paras something! A fun, personalized gift that you took the time to make will mean a lot.
Does your para love chocolate? Leave a mini-candy bar on her desk. Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. Army Day. Church of Latter-day Saints Day. Drowsy Drivers Awareness Day. And many more! View All Events. Daily Updates.
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