True or False Paraeducators provide direct or indirect inst

True or False –

Paraeducators provide direct or indirect instructional and other services to students under the supervision of a lead paraeducator.

Solution

it is true

Roles And Responsibilities Of Paraeducators

Over the years, the roles and responsibilities of paraeducators have become more complex and have expanded to include numerous aspects of the educational process for studentswith disabilities (Drecktrah, 2000; French & Pickett, 1997; Pickett, 1999). In practice, the dutiesof a paraeducator may include, but are not limited to:

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providing direct and small group instruction

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adapting and modifying curriculum

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monitoring student behavior

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communicating with parents and families (many believe this should not reflect the role of  paraeducators)

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performing clerical duties, and

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providing personal care