#paraeducator

[crispy-dib]

So I work in a school right? Right.

Does anyone know anywhere that would have a glasses chain that can like. Magnetically comes apart in the back. In case my kids pull at it. Thanks in advance

[zethry]

Also, if you wouldn’t do this job, how much would you say the position “deserves” or “should” be compensated for what the position requires of the employee?

My union just brought a tentative agreement to us and we vote on it today. The wage increase is less than satisfactory, it isn’t terrible. However, there is virtually no longevity incentive. After the raise, I will be making less than $2/hour more than a new hire in my position and this is my 8th year. A coworker who is on her 29th year only makes $7/hour more than I do.

[sweet-ethereal-moon]

little fairy princesses shouldn’t have to work for 18 days 😭

[tobythedutchie]

Guess I completely forgot to mention that I have a new job; it being in the school system as a Paraeducator (for a nearby middle school). It’s been very insightful as to how I work in social situations as I haven’t really had that in my previous jobs/ workspaces.

Hints why I haven’t been too active in here in a while. I began in late August and made it through the first quarter. So now I can kinda give myself more free time with my schedule worked out.

Also, Happy Halloween! Enjoy the candy, spooky festivities! And I hope to become more active on here once again. 🎃 👻 🍬

[jokerislandgirl32]

This Meme Probably Only Applies To Me…

But I’m making it because I’m frustrated and it’s so true…

[sniffanimal]

coworker: man our job is so rough, getting bitten, kicked, scratched, and pissed on all day.

me: yeah ikr, im glad im involved with the union to help improve our pay and working conditions

coworker: idk im quitting as soon as i find another job. what about you?

me: oh im going back to college so i can actually do this for the rest of my life

[scoscorpii]

torn between wanting/needing a job and so desperately not wanting to work at a charter school

[novarex]

I'll never forget the time two years ago when my dad said, "I don't know what you're talking about. There are affordable houses everywhere," then started sending me $650k-750k houses around Puget Sound.

Like, I appreciate the blind, fantastical, delusional confidence in your daughter, but... how much money do you think I make?

[crispy-dib]

One of our kids threw up so I put germ x on like a doctor washes their hands before examining a patient. Teacher things ig- do I count as a teacher im a paraprofessional/paraeducator lol

[sschaos]

I really struggle to explain what I do for a living.

Yes I play video games and make people smile. Oh my real job? I sat next to an 18 year old yesterday and helped him color with crayons.

What do you mean my real real job? That is it! He smiled and nothing got destroyed. Day successful!

[adhdwandawilson]

I know parasocial hatedom is unbecoming and a waste of time, and they never did anything to me, but I still feel about the Red Scare gals the way Agnes felt about Lacrimosa.

[thepolicyminute]

Paraeducator E-learning from DESE

DESE is creating a series of e-learning modules to help districts train and onboard paraeducators. Your ideas and suggestions are needed! Paraeducators are often left out of the planning and development of professional learning. While districts should still provide high quality learning opportunities for all paraeducators, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in developing a…

[biffyjones]

As an adult, if a child can manipulate you, that is you making a choice (subconsciously, if you must claim it as such) to give in already.

Also; Crying/outbursts from the child's needs being unmet are not manipulation. Just in case that's what you were assuming, as a lot of folks mistakenly do.

i can tell when a child is trying to manipulate me or a situation USUALLY. and I know when to redirect. its not as simple as outbursts or tantrums, its more like splitting (in the context of children of divorced parents) turning two or more staff members against eachother to get what the child wants or lots of lying. it's common with the kids i work with.

[specialsaathi]

What role do Para educators play in special education classes?

Para educators, also known as paraprofessionals or instructional assistants, are individuals who work in educational settings to provide support to teachers and students. Their roles can vary widely depending on the needs of the students and the specific requirements of the educational institution. Para educators assist and support teachers in various capacities. Their responsibilities may…

[the-seelie-court-official]

FERPA protects children's information from being shared and includes their disciplinary records.

"Access to that data used to be restricted to the administrator, guidance counselor, teacher, or other school official who needed it to serve the educational needs of the child."(https://connectsafely.org/eduprivacy/)

the linked site is a pretty extensive FAQ surrounding FERPA, which if you dont know, is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. It protects students and their families from being directly discussed with persons outside of the (background-checked) school staff and administrative personnel

so, to clarify, do you really think it should be okay in all circumstances to share private emails sent by parents to teachers in public forums? While giving specific examples of a child's misbehavior in class?

literally any of those kids go home and say "mommy, Mr. James got punched in the face by (student's name)" and that tweet is obviously about (student's name)

"Auntie, (student's name) gets a banana every morning" "Da, (student's name) got Mr. James fired" "Honey, did you hear Mr. James got his glasses broken? I bet it was (student's name)"

i feel like people forget that their frame of reference is not universal and people, like, have really large social circles sometimes and sometimes they even talk to their kids about their day and sometimes they even listen and remember details. no shame no shade L-rd knows my brain don't work but c'mon

[darkmaga-returns]

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is currently funding a teacher recruitment program to provide “diversity, equity, inclusion, and access” training to prospective K-12 educators throughout the United States. As President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to eliminate DEI programs in the government, it is important for Trump to be made aware of existing racist progressive programs that his administration can hopefully defund.

The Educator Registered Apprentice (ERA) Intermediary program claims that it “paves the way for state and local education agencies, offering guidance and support in building solid apprenticeship programs. As an evidenced-based workforce development strategy, Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs positively impact worker effectiveness, preparedness, and retention through paid on-the-job learning. As states and districts work to improve the educator workforce pipeline, RA programs are being developed across the country for K-12 Teachers, Paraeducators/Teacher Assistants, and Principals.”