Charlevoix Public Schools Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Paraprofessional Team Member Handbook?

• To provide a detailed history of Charlevoix Public Schools

• To orient paraprofessional staff to their role within the school district

• To outline the curriculum for the school year

• To list extracurricular activities available to students

According to the mission statement, what is the goal of Charlevoix Public Schools?

• To prepare students to think, learn, and positively contribute to a diverse global community

• To focus solely on academic excellence

• To provide extracurricular activities for all students

• To ensure all students participate in sports

What is the focus of the Special Education Philosophy at Charlevoix Public Schools?

• To provide support and services through a team approach

• To focus on sports and physical education

• To emphasize only academic achievements

• To prepare students for college entrance exams

What is the primary role of a paraprofessional in education?

• To independently teach students without any supervision

• To assist and support the provision of services to students with or without disabilities

• To manage the school administration and staff

• To develop the school's curriculum

Which of the following is NOT a primary expectation of a paraprofessional?

• Work cooperatively with all school personnel

• Demonstrate a warm and receptive attitude toward all students

• Independently create and implement the school's curriculum

• Participate in skill and competency trainings and in-services

Which of the following is an example of a responsibility that may be part of a paraprofessional's assignment?

• Independently lift 40+ pounds

• Develop new school policies

• Conduct parent-teacher meetings

• Design the school's website

Which characteristic is important to embody when interacting with students with behavioral challenges?

• Strictness

• Humor

• Indifference

• Rigidity

Which of the following is NOT an instructional duty that a paraprofessional may perform?

• Be solely responsible for a classroom or a professional service

• Use PT, OT equipment needed for students to meet their goals

• Provide assistance with student's Activities of Daily Living

• Accompany and assist medically fragile students

What should a paraprofessional do if they have been primarily assigned to one student and that student is absent?

• Take the day off

• Check with case manager or administration for reassignment form for new duties for the day

• Continue to work with other students without informing anyone

• Leave the school premises

Which of the following is a guideline for professional behavior for a para-educator?

• Use personal communication devices during duty times

• Wear casual attire

• Refrain from using personal communication devices and distracting materials during duty times

• Communicate directly with parents about programming