Paraprofessional Training Activity: Where Should I Be?

A practical classroom training activity that builds paraprofessional decision-making around proactive placement across common school scenarios.

Where Should I Be? is a hands-on visual training resource designed to help paraprofessionals practice where to position themselves during everyday classroom situations. The activity uses illustrated classroom scenes and movable paraprofessional figures to prompt discussion about proactive support, supervision, and engagement. It is intended for BCBAs, clinical leaders, and school teams to use during staff trainings, onboarding, or small group coaching in inclusive classrooms. This resource addresses the common challenge of unclear paraprofessional roles by giving teams a shared framework for intentional placement before challenges arise.

Why Download This Resource?

• Build proactive classroom support skills by practicing placement decisions before challenging moments occur
• Create shared expectations across staff by discussing the why behind paraprofessional positioning
• Increase staff confidence and consistency during instruction, transitions, recess, and group activities

What You’ll Get:

• 18 diverse paraprofessional illustrations designed to be cut out and used as movable props
• 10 illustrated classroom scenes paired with realistic scenarios for guided discussion
• Step-by-step instructions for facilitating individual or group trainings
• Scenarios covering circle time, small groups, independent work, transitions, recess, and regulation activities

Use this training activity to strengthen paraprofessional practice, improve team alignment, and support proactive classroom engagement.