Use the classroom orientation checklist provided to review and discuss basic information about the classroom and your role.
Outline a typical daily schedule of classroom activities. Identify how the paraeducator contributes to each of the activities.
Identify the rules identified for your classroom and obtain a copy. Discuss with the teacher how the rules were established, how following the rules is encouraged and what is to be done when the rules are not followed.
Demonstrate to the teacher that you can use at least one of the rules to "catch" students following the rules and provide appropriate praise or recognition a minimum of five times during one day.
Work with the supervising teacher to establish a system for managing instructional materials in the classroom. This might include preparation of learning materials for upcoming lessons. It also should include a system for collecting and managing student work. Try out the plan for one week. Review its effectiveness with the teacher and revise the plan as necessary. Summarize your reactions.