I started working as a para educator back in November. 80% of my day is with the moderately mentally handicapped and 20% is with the kids with severe behavior problems. My day has little down time, I am trying to potty train one kid so I spend lots of time in the bathroom. This so far has been very unsuccessful. I go to PE, music, Library art and recess with a select few. They do not make it easy, since most don't have any independent skills. I have come to love their quirks.
I normally enjoy the behavior kids because I get to spend time in the regular classroom. These kids are generally very bight and when things are going their way they behave. But when their flip switches it is UGLY.
The best part is some of my best buddies work in the school, so there is a lot of laughter. Plus If I am lucky I get a glimpse of Sierra in the hall.
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