Role of the ParaEducator:
The role of the para-educator can change according to the special education
student’s needs, the peer tutor’s abilities, and the needs
and expectations of the special education teacher and the regular education
teacher. The para-educator is to follow the overall guidance of the special
education teacher. The para-educator may also need to collaborate with
the regular education teacher and the peer tutor as to how to adapt assignments
for the student with a disability, work with the peer tutor on how to
handle situations that might arise with the student with a disability,
work with the peer tutor and student with a disability to make sure that
assignments are getting completed and turned in, help train peer tutors,
supervise peer tutors, meet with the special education and regular education
teachers on a regular basis, assist peer tutors on their assignments,
and administer discipline as directed by the special education teacher,
the regular education teacher, and the administration.
Roles and Responsibilities
Role of the Student with a Disability
Role of the Special Education Teacher
Role of the Regular Education Teacher
Role of Administrator/ Counselor