Under what conditions may a paraprofessional present lessons?

• A. Without supervision
• B. When the student asks
• C. Under the direction of the teacher
• D. Only with parent approval

Answer: (C)

Instruction may be delivered by a paraprofessional only when it is directed by a certified teacher. This arrangement keeps the teacher responsible for planning, objectives, pacing, materials, and assessment, while the paraprofessional supports and implements the plan to help the student meet IEP goals. The paraprofessional can lead parts of a lesson or model strategies as the teacher designs and monitors, but they do not independently create or deliver instruction. Supervision ensures fidelity to the curriculum, appropriate accommodations, and student safety. The other options imply no or inappropriate levels of supervision or authority; parent approval alone does not authorize independent instruction.