2008-2009 Special Ed Para-Educators After School: Standard #9: Professional & Ethical Practice
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This is the ninth presentation in a videoconference series designed specifically to help paraeducators build the knowledge and skills needed to obtain the Special Education Paraeducator Credential of Competency, available through the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education. Content for the two-year series will be aligned to the ten performance standards listed in the Special Education Paraeducator Standards for Practice: Competency Assessment Checklist. Each session will concentrate on one standard. The ninth session focuses on the skill and knowledge areas of Standard #9: Professional and Ethical Practice. These areas are: K1. Ethical practices for confidential communication about individuals with exceptional learning needs. K2 Personal, cultural biases and differences that affect one´s ability to work with others. S1. Perform responsibilities as directed in a manner consistent with laws and policies. S2. Follow instructions of the professional. S3. Demonstrate problem-solving, flexible thinking, conflict management techniques, and analysis of personal strengths and preferences S4 Act as a role model for individuals with exceptional learning needs. S5. Demonstrate commitment to assisting learners in achieving their highest potential. S6. Demonstrate the ability to separate personal issues from one´s responsibilities as a paraeducator. S7. Maintain a high level of competence and integrity. S8. Exercise objective and prudent judgment. S9. Demonstrate proficiency in academic skills, including oral and written communication. S10. Engage in activities to increase one´s knowledge and skills. S12. Accept and use constructive feedback. S13. Demonstrate ethical practices as guided by the CEC Code of Ethics and other standards and policies. Attending this videoconference will provide participants with information on the knowledge areas and allow them to achieve these area on their Competency Checklist. Information will also be provided to allow participants to demonstrate S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, S12, and S13 to supervisors.
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