Make a "Who's Who" List of ESP As you make your list of who's
who in your school and district, don't forget to find out about
your Educational Support Professionals (ESP). Make it a New
Year's resolution to get the answers to the following questions:
- Who does what in the front office? If there's more than one
secretary, find out who tracks attendance, who calls parents,
who takes phone messages and who controls the copier. - Who
works with you in the classroom? You probably know this already
but have you had a conversation with your paraeducator about
his/her responsibility in the classroom? How he/she can best
help you? - Who watches the students in the cafeteria or on the
playground? Find out what you can do with your students to make
the job of these ESP easier. Know what power they have in terms
of disciplining students. - Who fixes things? Something as
simple as a broken pencil sharpener can make your day a
nightmare. Know how to get help. - When are the floors washed,
waxed or vacuumed? If you or your