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The Successful Paraprofessional
How to Make a Difference Supporting Students and Teachers
You’re more than an assistant; you’re a classroom hero. This essential guide helps paraprofessionals navigate their role with confidence and purpose. Written by a principal who started as a paraprofessional, it provides practical strategies for managing student behavior, collaborating with teachers, and finding joy in your vital work.
A go-to guide for paraprofessionals
This book is for the dedicated paraprofessionals who provide invaluable support in classrooms. Author, principal, and former paraeducator Kristen Nelson offers a practical, on-the-spot guide to the profession—for paraprofessionals, teachers, and school leaders who want to support their staff. She provides empowering strategies for managing classroom demands, managing behavior, and fostering a mindset that ensures the work is both meaningful and rewarding.
K–12 paraprofessionals can use this book to:
- Appreciate the scope of the paraprofessional’s role and its potential for profound impact
- Cultivate mindsets and approaches that encourage growth, collaboration, and flexibility
- Acquire skills to support students with varying learning needs and behavioral challenges
- Develop the capacity to support the primary educator and lead and teach when necessary
- Establish a healthy balance between professional demands and personal well-being
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Differentiated InstructionInstructionSpecial Needs
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“This comprehensive guide is an excellent resource for those considering a support job in education and for those training as paraprofessionals. Those already in the profession will get an in-depth review of roles and responsibilities. I highly recommend this book!”
