The Successful Paraprofessional: How to Make a Difference Supporting Students and Teachers (A go-to guide for paraprofessionals)
Language: English
Published by Solution Tree Press, 2026
- Softcover
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- Title
- The Successful Paraprofessional: How to Make a Difference Supporting Students and Teachers (A go-to guide for paraprofessionals)
- Author
- Kristen Nelson
- Publisher
- Solution Tree Press
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1962188876
- ISBN 13
- 9781962188876
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 impact
- Cultivate mindsets and approaches that encourage growth, collaboration, and flexibility
- Acquire skills to support students with varying learning needs and behavioral challenges
- Develop the capacity to support the primary educator and lead and teach when necessary
- Establish a healthy balance between professional demands and personal well-being
Contents:
Preface
Introduction: A Guide for Paraprofessionals
Chapter 1: Being a Superhero Paraprofessional
Chapter 2: Rising to the Challenge—Developing a Paraprofessional Mindset
Chapter 3: Supporting Students With Special Needs
Chapter 4: Supporting Students With Behavioral and Attention Challenges
Chapter 5: Championing Social-Emotional Well-Being
Chapter 6: Supporting Students With Learning Challenges
Chapter 7: Serving as the Main Educator
Chapter 8: Ensuring Self-Care and Continuing to Grow
Epilogue: The Power of Your Work
References and Resources
Index
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