WINNING Effective Paraeducator-Teacher Teams
To ensure student success, it is critical that teachers, ed techs and administrators understand their roles and work collaboratively, communicate effectively and respect one another in the process. To meet this need, the Association offers a training called Ed Tech and Teachers: Building a Winning Team. The training package enhances the effectiveness of ed tech-teacher teams. Below are some of the key highlights of the training.
Shared Roles and Responsibilities • Maintain confidentiality • Support equity and diversity • Create and maintain a positive school climate • Maintain a safe and healthy environment • Know and understand expectations and roles • Foster and model positive and respectful working relationships • Understand contract/handbook and state/board policies • Maintain effective communication, respect and recognition through collaboration
Teacher Roles
Administrative Roles • Establish an environment and dedicated time for planning between the teacher and ed tech • Promote effective teamwork within teacher-ed tech teams • Provide professional development opportunities • Provide support to help team members resolve interpersonal or other problems • Provide performance feedback for teachers and ed techs
Ed Tech Roles
• Collaborate on lessons and schedule assignments • Delegate appropriate tasks • Establish and set goals for the instructional team • Orient to the classroom environment • Plan, develop and modify instructional objectives • On-the-job-coaching and professional learning • Prepare lesson plans • Manage work environment • Schedule assignments • Share relevant information about strengths and training • Delegate appropriate tasks needs with administrators. • Orient new ed techs to the classroom and school environment • Provide on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring of ed techs For more professional development opportunities for ESP, including a complete webinar series, log on to: www.nea.org/home/67091.htm 12 Maine Educator • November 2019
