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Paraprofessional Learning Module

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Paraprofessional Learning Module

NOTICE: In order to receive certification of Professional Development hours for this course, you MUST be logged into your TIG account. If you do not have a TIG account, please go to https://witig.org/login/ to create one before starting this course.

Segments in this module

Foundations of Job Coaching

Effective Job Coaching

Foundations of Job Coaching

Part one – 60 minutes

View What is a Job Coach

Complete the Job Coach Pre-Assessment

Download Presentation

Characteristics of an Effective Job Coach

View PowerPoint.

Connecting the Job Coach with Transition Planning

View Postsecondary Transition Planning for the Paraprofessional

Download PDF of the PowerPoint

Complete WiTransition App

View the App

Part two – 90 minutes

Supporting the Whole Child

View Supporting the Whole Child Part I

View Supporting the Whole Child Part II

Download PDF PowerPoint

Part three – 25 minutes

View Task Analysis for the Paraprofessional Part I

View Task Analysis for the Paraprofessional Part II

Locate materials for tasks

Download the PDF PowerPoint

Download the PDF PowerPoint

Part four – 45 minutes

View Progress Monitoring on the Job: Collecting and Reporting Data Part I

Download PDF PowerPoint and Notes

View Progress Monitoring on the Job: Collecting and Reporting Data Part II

Download PDF PowerPoint with Notes

Progress Monitoring on the Job: Collecting and Reporting Data

Knowledge check

What does the acronym PTP stand for?*
- Postsecondary Transition Plan
- Post Transition Plan
- Plan, Train, Plan
- Plan, Tool, Play
In order for a student to learn a work skill, they must first have regulation, social and communication needs met.*
- True
- False
How does Task Analysis provide opportunities of independence for youth with disabilities within their jobs?*
- Provides youth a "to-do" list so that paraprofessionals do not need to be involved in the process.
- Provides youth the opportunity to learn a task/activity in steps so that each task can be completed independently.
- It doesn’t, a job coach will always be needed to help youth with their employment.
- All of the above.
A method of consistent qualitative progress monitoring include(s):*
- Giving a thumbs up or thumbs down to a teacher whenever meeting them in the hall.
- Remembering what happens and writing it down at the end of the week right before you leave on Friday.
- Utilizing a Google Form every time a student is working.
- Sending an emoji indicating how well you thought the student did that day.

Effective Job Coaching

Part one – 10 minutes

View Supporting Competitive Integrated Employment video

Part Two- 90 minutes

Paraprofessionals Footprints on Post School Predictors

View Paraprofessionals Footprints on Post School Predictors video

**View Paraprofessionals Footprints on Post School Predictors video Part II**

Complete the pre-work questions on the Paraprofessionals Footprints on Post School Predictors handout

Download PowerPoint

View Handout

View Handout

View Handout

View Interview with Dru Laws Video

View Employer Panel

Download PowerPoint

Part three- 40 minutes

Download PDF PowerPoint

Part four – 35 minutes

Download PDF of PowerPoint

Knowledge Check

Which Post-Secondary Goal in the PTP is positively impacted by every single predictor?*
- Education and Training
- Employment
- Independent Living
- All of the Above
When teaching a new job task, what should the job coach consider first when selecting an instructional strategy?*
- Hand over hand prompting
- Backward Chaining
- Natural ways and supports
- Complete the task for the student until they can do it on their own.
What are some preventative measures to consider before job coaching to help prevent behavior on the job? Place a check by all that apply.*
- Collaborate with the teacher
- Review IEPs and behavior plans
- Talk to other students about the student’s behavior.
- Get to know strategies that work for each student to help them regulate.
For certification, please provide your full name.*

To continue further learning, please view our Paraprofessional video series at https://witig.org/video-type/professional-development/

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