To work in education and related services programs for children and youth with disabilities, paraeducators will demonstrate:
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understanding the value of providing instructional and other direct services to all children and youth with disabilities; |
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understanding the roles and responsibilities or certificated/licensed staff and paraeducators; |
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knowledge of (a) patterns of human development and milestones typically achieved at different ages, and (b) risk factors that may prohibit or impede typical development; |
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ability to practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the requirements of confidentiality; |
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ability to communicate with colleagues, follow instructions, and use problem solving and other skills that will enable the paraeducator to work as an effective member of the instructional team; |
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ability to provide positive behavioral support and management; |
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knowledge of the legal issues related to the education of children and youth with disabilities and their families; |
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awareness of diversity among the children, youth, families and colleagues with whom they work; |
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knowledge and application of the elements of effective instruction to assist teaching and learning as developed by the certificated/licensed staff in a variety of settings; |
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ability to utilize appropriate strategies and techniques to provide instructional support in teaching and learning as developed by the certificated/licensed staff; |
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ability to motivate and assist children and youth; |
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knowledge of and ability to follow health, safety, and emergency procedures of the agency where they are employed; |
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awareness of the ways in which technology can assist teaching and learning; and |
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awareness of personal care and/or health related support. |