To whom should a paraprofessional report for guidance on implementing supports?

To whom should a paraprofessional report for guidance on implementing supports?

• A. The cafeteria supervisor.
• B. Teacher and appropriate service providers.
• C. The principal.
• D. The student.

Answer: (B)

Paraprofessionals implement supports under the direction of the licensed instructional staff who design and monitor the student’s plan. The best person to report to for guidance is the teacher and any appropriate service providers (such as SLP, OT, or PT) because they create the supports and determine how they should be implemented. This ensures fidelity to the student’s IEP and allows for ongoing data collection and adjustments. Reporting to a cafeteria supervisor, the principal, or the student would not provide the specialized instructional guidance needed for implementing supports. Keeping guidance within the instructional team supports consistent, effective access to education for the student.

Paraprofessionals implement supports under the direction of the licensed instructional staff who design and monitor the student’s plan. The best person to report to for guidance is the teacher and any appropriate service providers (such as SLP, OT, or PT) because they create the supports and determine how they should be implemented. This ensures fidelity to the student’s IEP and allows for ongoing data collection and adjustments. Reporting to a cafeteria supervisor, the principal, or the student would not provide the specialized instructional guidance needed for implementing supports. Keeping guidance within the instructional team supports consistent, effective access to education for the student.