The list is provided to illustrate more specifically activities that the paraprofessional could undertake in the classroom.
● Assist individual students in performing activities initiated by the teachers.● Supervise children in the hallway, lunchroom, and playground.● Assist in monitoring supplementary work and independent study.● Reinforce learning in small groups or with individuals while the teacher works with other students.● Provide assistance with individualized programmed materials.● Score objective tests and papers and maintain appropriate records for teachers.● Perform clerical tasks, i.e., typing and duplicating.● Assist the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.● Assist the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.● Assist in preparation /production of instructional materials.● Carry out instructional programs designed by the teacher.● Work with the teacher to develop classroom schedules.● Carry out tutoring activities designed by the teacher.● Operate and maintain classroom equipment including film projectors, overhead projectors, etc.● Read aloud or listen to children read.● Assist students in performing activities that have been initiated by the teacher.● Hand out papers and collect paper work.● Assist with supplementary work for advanced pupils.● Provide special help such as drilling with flash cards, spelling, and play activities.● Assist in preparing instructional materials.● Reinforce learning with small groups.● Hear requests for help, observe learning difficulties of pupils, and report such matters to teachers.