This book is for the dedicated paraprofessionals who provide invaluable support in classrooms. Author, principal, and former paraeducator Kristen Nelson offers a practical, on-the-spot guide to the profession-for paraprofessionals, teachers, and school leaders who want to support their staff. She provides empowering strategies for managing classroom demands, managing behavior, and fostering a mindset that ensures the work is both meaningful and rewarding. K 12 paraprofessionals can use this book to:Appreciate the scope of the paraprofessional s role and its potential for profound impactCultivate mindsets and approaches that encourage growth, collaboration, and flexibilityAcquire skills to support students with varying learning needs and behavioral challengesDevelop the capacity to support the primary educator and lead and teach when necessaryEstablish a healthy balance between professional demands and personal well-beingContents:PrefaceIntroduction: A Guide for ParaprofessionalsChapter 1: Being a Superhero ParaprofessionalChapter 2: Rising to the Challenge Developing a Paraprofessional MindsetChapter 3: Supporting Students With Special NeedsChapter 4: Supporting Students With Behavioral and Attention ChallengesChapter 5: Championing Social-Emotional Well-BeingChapter 6: Supporting Students With Learning ChallengesChapter 7: Serving as the Main EducatorChapter 8: Ensuring Self-Care and Continuing to GrowEpilogue: The Power of Your WorkReferences and ResourcesIndex
