Special Education classes employ _____________.

Special Education classes employ _____________.

• A. Educational Assistants
• B. Senior Teachers
• C. Counselors
• D. Custodians

Answer: (A)

Educational assistants, often called paraprofessionals, are the staff who provide hands-on support in Special Education classrooms. They work with the teacher to implement individualized instruction, adapt materials, and adjust pacing to fit each student’s needs. They may work one-on-one or with small groups, model prompts and strategies, help students access assignments, operate assistive technologies, and carry out behavior plans under the teacher’s supervision. This support helps deliver inclusive, effective instruction and keeps students on track with their IEP goals. Counselors focus on social-emotional guidance rather than day-to-day classroom assistance; custodians handle cleaning and maintenance; senior or lead teachers are administrative roles and aren’t the primary classroom support in most special education settings.

Educational assistants, often called paraprofessionals, are the staff who provide hands-on support in Special Education classrooms. They work with the teacher to implement individualized instruction, adapt materials, and adjust pacing to fit each student’s needs. They may work one-on-one or with small groups, model prompts and strategies, help students access assignments, operate assistive technologies, and carry out behavior plans under the teacher’s supervision. This support helps deliver inclusive, effective instruction and keeps students on track with their IEP goals. Counselors focus on social-emotional guidance rather than day-to-day classroom assistance; custodians handle cleaning and maintenance; senior or lead teachers are administrative roles and aren’t the primary classroom support in most special education settings.