2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PARED 110 Instructional Roles of the Para-Educator (2 credits)



Course Description
Address the roles and responsibilities of paraeducators in the instructional setting. Current issues, including supervision, guidelines, role clarification, federal and state legislation, job responsibilities, ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality will be covered with special attention given to federal mandates.

Student Outcomes
1. Research and discuss Federal and State Mandates.
2. Define roles and responsibilities of paraeducators.
3. Outline the district chain of command and the paraeducator role in relation to other school employees.
4. Compare and contrast the role of the paraeducator and the role of certificated staff.
5. Discuss the value of paraeducators in an educational setting.
6. Describe the concept of a team as it relates to each team member’s role, characteristics of effective teams and assessment of team performance.
7. Explain the legal requirements, district policies, and procedures of paraeducators.
8. Explain professional ethical standards and confidentiality as they relate to the role of the paraeductor.
9. Maintain appropriate records to assist with team communication, accountability, and effective instruction.
10. Demonstrate effective communication techniques with staff, parents, and students.
11. Apply effective problem-solving techniques in a workplace team setting.
12. Implement effective time management.



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