The Successful Paraprofessional
How to Make a Difference Supporting Students and Teachers (A go-to guide for paraprofessionals)
1st Edition
Published on 28. January 2026
208 pages
978-1-962188-88-3 (ISBN)
Description
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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Content
- Intro
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- About the Author
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Epilogue
- References and Resources
- Index
