Which task is not typically a paraprofessional duty?

Which task is not typically a paraprofessional duty?

• A. Helping students use classroom materials and equipment.
• B. Writing IEP goals and plans.
• C. Assisting with classroom transitions.
• D. Supporting students during activities.

Answer: (D)

Paraprofessional roles center on supporting instruction and student access, not on creating the plan or goals themselves. They implement strategies, help students use materials and equipment, assist with transitions, and support participation in activities. The tasks are about providing direct support and facilitating the learning process under the direction of a licensed teacher or the IEP team. Writing IEP goals and plans, however, is a professional responsibility of the IEP team and licensed staff who design and approve the objectives for a student’s individualized program. A paraprofessional can help implement and monitor progress toward those goals by collecting data and assisting with activities, but the actual creation of the goals is not typically their duty.

Paraprofessional roles center on supporting instruction and student access, not on creating the plan or goals themselves. They implement strategies, help students use materials and equipment, assist with transitions, and support participation in activities. The tasks are about providing direct support and facilitating the learning process under the direction of a licensed teacher or the IEP team. Writing IEP goals and plans, however, is a professional responsibility of the IEP team and licensed staff who design and approve the objectives for a student’s individualized program. A paraprofessional can help implement and monitor progress toward those goals by collecting data and assisting with activities, but the actual creation of the goals is not typically their duty.