EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 4 MIN
Misfit Minute 25: Paraprofessional Not Keeping Up? Coaching & Support Strategies for ABA Classrooms
from The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals · host Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran, Sami Brown
What do you do when a paraprofessional just can’t keep up with the pace, data, or demands of your classroom?Before jumping to frustration, this Misfit Minute walks you through a practical, compassionate approach to coaching staff, improving systems, and making data-based decisions that keep your students first.🔑 Key Takeaways• Check the system, not just the person• Define what “keeping up” actually means• Simplify and prioritize tasks• Model + narrate your thinking• Practice together + give immediate feedback• Reinforce effort and growth• Reflect on fit using data, not emotion• Document support and communication🤝 Join Us💬 Join the conversation in the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group🎧 Follow the podcast for more quick, practical strategies⭐ Leave a review if this episode helped you—it helps other educators find us!Join the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: The Misfit Behaviorists😍 More, you say? We’re here for you! Apple podcast | The Misfit BehavioristsYouTube | @themisfitbehaviorists👋 Find us!Audra | ABA in School Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics🖱️ Rate, Review, Like & Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Showing this love helps us get out to more educators out there!
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What do you do when a paraprofessional just can’t keep up with the pace, data, or demands of your classroom? Before jumping to frustration, this Misfit Minute walks you through a practical, compassionate approach to coaching staff, improving systems, and making data-based decisions that keep your students first. 🔑 Key Takeaways • Check the system, not just the person • Define what “keeping up” actually means • Simplify and prioritize tasks • Model + narrate your thinking • Pract...
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