A shadow teacher rarely instructs like a lead teacher does in a classroom, but they provide valuable support to students with learning differences. Besides getting to know the specific student to which they’re assigned, shadow teachers also become familiar with the student’s classroom, coursework and family. Some duties these teaching aides may perform include:

• Collaborating with parents, psychologists and other teachers
• Following an individualized education plan for a student
• Helping a student understand projects, tests and assignments
• Developing behavior management strategies
• Encouraging a student to communicate with peers
• Reviewing a student’s developmental progress
• Monitoring interactions between students.

Requirements

• Patience
• Critical Thinking
• Behavioral management
• Empathy
• Child management.