The following Paraeducator Task Preparation/Confidence Inventory has been pared down from the tasks listed on the Paraeducator Master List of Tasks & Duties. Any of the tasks found in the Master List of Tasks & Duties could be put into this inventory, this sample list shows some of the tasks that I felt would be most useful for paraeducators working in my classroom.
Paraeducator Task Preparation / Confidence Inventory
Directions
for the Paraeducator:
Complete this form by considering your own preparation and confidence to
perform each task. Decide how prepared and confident you feel for each task /
duty. Circle 1 if you are unprepared to do the task and want / need training in
order to begin. Circle 2 to show that you may begin doing the task, but need
further instruction. Circle 3 or 4 to show that you want more training to
improve your skill. Circle 5 if you feel well prepared and confident.
Supervision of Groups of Students
Monitor
students during hall passing periods .......1 2
3 4 5
Escort
groups of students to bathroom, library, gym, etc. .... 1 2
3 4 5
Carry out behavior management ...... 1 2
3 4 5
Participate in classroom behavioral system as directed
.... 1 2
3 4 5
Provide reinforcement /support in IEPs / behavior
plans ....... 1 2
3 4 5
Mediate interpersonal conflicts between students ......1 2
3 4 5
Provide
instruction to students on how to mediate their own conflicts .... 1 2
3 4 5
Circulate
in classroom to provide behavioral supports where needed .... 1 2
3 4 5
Enforce
class and school rules... 1 2
3 4 5
Assist
students who are self‑managing behavior (e.g provide cues, prompts) ..... 1 2
3 4 5
Help
students develop / self-monitor organizational skills ...... 1 2
3 4 5
Provide
cues, prompts to students to employ specific prosocial skills ..... 1 2
3 4 5
Facilitate
appropriate social interactions among students ....... 1 2
3 4 5
Assist
other students in coping with the behaviors of specific students.......1 2
3 4 5
Delivery
of Instruction
Read /
repeat tests or directions to students...... 1 2
3 4 5
Assist
students to compose original work (e.g. stories, essays, reports) ....1 2
3 4 5
Create
individualized instructional materials according to the adaptation list
provided or specific directions (e.g. lesson plans, IEPs)....1
2 3 4 5
Read
to students orally and review content to check comprehension ..........1 2
3 4 5
Help
students' work on individual projects .....1 2
3 4 5
Facilitate
students' active participation in cooperative groups .... 1 2
3 4 5
Help
students use computers for writing, internet research, assignment completion,
computer program use....1 2
3 4 5
Paraeducator
Task Preparation / Confidence Inventory
Monitor
student performance as directed....... 1 2
3 4 5
Re-teach /
reinforce instructional concepts introduced by teachers to small groups or
individual students ......... 1 2
3 4 5
Data
Collection / Reporting:
Observe
and record student progress in academic areas.... 1 2
3 4 5
Observe and record individual student behaviors.............. 1 2
3 4 5
Observe and record student social interactions /
initiative, etc. ....... 1 2
3 4 5
Activity Preparation / Follow-up
Find / arrange materials / equipment
(e.g. mix paints, set up lab materials) .... 1 2
3 4 5
Adapt materials /
equipment as specified for particular student..... 1 2
3 4 5
Operate equipment (e.g. tape recorders,
VCRs, overhead projectors) ... 1 2
3 4 5
Distribute supplies /
materials / books to students ..... 1 2
3 4 5
Collect completed work
from students / return papers to students...... 1 2
3 4 5
Ethical Practice
Maintain
confidentiality of all information regarding students..... 1 2
3 4 5
Respect
the dignity of every child at all times.......... 1 2
3 4 5
Communicate
with parents and families only as directed by the teacher ........ 1 2
3 4 5
Carry
out all assigned duties responsibly, in a timely manner ...... 1 2
3 4 5
Protect
the welfare and safety of students at all times ...... 1 2
3 4 5
Maintain
composure / emotional control while working with students....... 1 2
3 4 5
Demonstrate
punctuality, good attendance, and report absences as directed.... 1 2
3 4 5
Paraeducator
Task Preparation / Confidence Inventory
Request
direction, instruction, or guidance for new or unfamiliar tasks..... 1 2
3 4 5
Team Participation / Membership
Meet
with team as scheduled / directed...... 1 2
3 4 5
Participate
in team meetings by contributing information, ideas, and assistance..... 1 2
3 4 5
Engage
in appropriate problem-solving steps to resolve problems........ 1 2
3 4 5
Participate
in learning activities as specified in growth and development plan ...... 1 2
3 4 5
Clerical Work
Take
attendance........... 1 2
3 4 5
Make
copies................ 1 2
3 4 5
Record
grades ............ 1 2
3 4 5
Correct
assigned student‑lessons / homework..... 1 2
3 4 5
Grade
tests....... 1 2
3 4 5
Other
Attend IEP meetings...... 1 2
3 4 5
Contribute unique skills and talents & use individual
skills to enhance students’ educational experience.................. 1 2 3
4 5
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