Which is an appropriate duty for a paraprofessional?

• A. Writing IEP goals.
• B. Helping students use classroom materials and equipment.
• C. Conducting formal assessments.
• D. Managing the school budget.

Answer: (B)

Paraprofessionals support instruction by helping students access and use classroom materials and equipment, often under the teacher’s supervision. This role directly facilitates student participation, independence, and task completion during lessons, making it a core, appropriate duty for a para in a special education setting.

Writing IEP goals is a planning and evaluation task handled by the IEP team and licensed staff; paraprofessionals implement and support goals but do not create them. Conducting formal assessments requires credentials and professional training beyond the para role; paraprofessionals may assist with data collection under supervision, but the actual formal assessments are not their responsibility. Managing the school budget is an administrative function outside the para’s instructional duties.