Sped paraprofessional

Having a place your paraprofessionals can easily go to reference things is a lifesaver! I have always had an “info binder” that I can direct paraprofessionals to when they enter my classroom for the first time. It is helpful to have some information about their role, expectations, the schedule and the students in the classroom before jumping into things. #paraprofessional #paraprofessionaltraining #paraprofessionalbinder

Here are some ways I support my paraprofessionals in my special education classroom and show them appreciation!

5 easy tips to help your classroom run more smoothly and make your paraprofessionals more effective. Click to read how to improve your classroom today!

You aren't making these teacher mistakes in your special education class, are you? Here's 6 mistakes teachers and paras in SpEd make PLUS 5 easy fixes too!

What Makes an Effective Paraeducator?

I absolutely love teaching Special Education. I have found the place where I am meant to be and have built a community in my classroom. I am currently thriving in SPED, but it hasn’t always been that way. Early in my career I was struggling to keep my head above water and breathe.Entering the Special ... Read More about 25 Ways to Survive and Thrive in SPED

College. There are the courses that prepare you for the "textbook stuff", but nothing in the world prepares you for teaching quite like actually teaching does. Learn the special ed secrets, that things you don't learn in college, only at Mrs. D's Corner.

Whether you’re a new teacher who has just been told they’re getting a para for their classroom, or you’re weighing your options for a career in education, you might be wondering what’s in a paraprofessional’s job description and what their salary looks like. Our teacher team sat down to pull together all the details you’ll need to know, from what paraprofessional certification looks like to what questions you may be asked in a paraprofessional job interview.

Paraprofessionals are an important part of the special education classroom. Having a good paraprofessional can make a huge difference! Parapros can help with classroom management, documenting behaviors, IEP goal work, collaborating on a student’s IEP, and so much more. Which is why it is so important to set expectations, train your paraprofessionals, and work on building rapport with them to build a collaborative relationship. Here are my top 5 strategies to help you work as a team with…

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Special Education Teachers need to share student IEP information to certain staff members. Do it the right way with these tips!

Take a look into the first 6-8 weeks of school in special education classroom with no academics. I will share tips and tricks with you!

Alright, if you're a self contained special education teacher (or if you're an upcoming teacher) then you are going to be working with assistants. Here's the thing. It can be hard. There are SO many different personalities floating around in the room. How do you stand out? How to you earn respect? How do you effectively guide them as the leader of the classroom? This FREE guide will give you 15 pages of tips and tricks on working with paraprofessionals in the classroom! Click to download!

A one shop stop for beginning as a paraeducator, filled with essentially good tips!

Do you work with paraprofessionals in your classroom? Read this article for ways to support paras and ensure a successful classroom!

This training guide is an essential toolkit for special education paraprofessionals. It provides comprehensive training resources, including effective communication techniques, behavior management strategies, and individualized education plan (IEP) implementation. The guide also covers collaboration with teachers and paraprofessionals, understanding diverse student needs, and adapting educational materials for various learning styles.

As special education teachers it is so important that we have a teacher bag with us at all times. In this post, I am sharing my teacher bag essentials and how I use all of the must-have teacher items. I keep everything from fidget toys to visual schedules, reinforcements, and more. By having special education resources, activities and resources handy, it can help decrease behaviors. This bag serves as a behavior management tool and so much more. Learn the details today!

Use students' IEPs to set up and plan centers in your special education classroom. Centers will run well & be highly effective.

Special education prep work is daunting! Time spent laminating, velcroing, and organizing materials takes up way too much personal time for special education teachers, self-contained teachers, speech therapists, homeschool moms, parents, autism parents, preschool teachers. Reclaim your time and energy and alleviate stress with these 9 SPED prep hacks to help you streamline your prep and prioritize your to-do list.