I'm sure you've have a personal conversation with her, but I would address the concern one additional time to determine why the tasks aren't being completed. As I ask her to complete assignments, I would still explain expectations for the task. If it still doesn't get done, I would document what is being asked of her and what isn't getting completed.

It could be that she is unclear about the directions and is afraid to ask, even if that is the case I understand the difficulties. Maybe a checklist with a completion date and brief instructions would be helpful, however, if administration is aware of this issue, I would document everything and keep it on hand for when its needed. I would also have another conversation with her and let her know that you need her help to complete these tasks and if she is unsure, unclear, or cant to let you know immediately.

I have almost the opposite problem. She does her work, but is mean and unprofessional. I like you did and go to the administration. I was lucky and my admin set a meeting right away and we had a "knock down" about the attitude. It has gotten a little better, but you your case I would ask for parent volunteers to help with cutting and anything you may have. If she asks why you are asking the parents tell her the truth. The truth hurts.. and make sure she knows that her not completing her job has left you no choice, but to ask for parent volunteers. It will either do one of two things make her embarrassed or more lazy. Make sure you note each time a parent volunteer comes in and helps, have a log that they sign when they come in, so at the end of the year you have proof of this to show at the meeting that you had to reach out for more help. Plus that the parents get involved :-)

Try having a conversation with your paraprofessional outside of the school to resolve the issue in order to make it through the end of the school year. Also, try getting to know her on a more personal level.

It is very important that you try to be professional yet friendly with your support staff. Talking with them about task are important. Focus on one thing at a time. Remember to try and "praise" or thank her for doing great when she does do a task and document it when she doesn't. There are only a few more months to the school year.

I have been on both sides of this situation. After finishing college, I would put into a paraprofessional position because there were not teaching openings. My lead teach was not the nicest, nor did she let me help her with anything important. She would "nicely" bark orders at me. It was not a fun situation. Maybe she feels as if she is not doing things good enough for you, and has given up. Which is by no means acceptable. Try to get to know her. Ask her how she is or if something is bothering her. Be friendly and try to make her feel comfortable with you. It is important to have a positive relationship with the people working with you.

I last thing that you want to do is to create a wall between you and your paraprofessional, because this is not fair to the children. Personally, I think that it is important to show your paraprofessional that you appreciate her. For example, there are days that I bring my paraprofessional breakfast to show her that she is appreciated. Doing little things to show that you care, will go a long way.