Paraprofessional Charged in Student Assault

London Simmons, a 31-year-old paraprofessional at Sto-Rox Upper Elementary School in Pennsylvania, was arrested for allegedly striking a 10-year-old student with special needs in the face with a door, causing injury. The incident, which occurred on October 24, was captured on video showing Simmons opening the door with such force that it knocked the child to the ground, breaking her glasses. Witnesses reported that Simmons did not assist the injured student and walked away from the scene. The girl was evaluated for a minor eye injury, and Simmons has been charged with misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault. In a separate case, a paraprofessional in Texas was fired after being accused of assaulting a non-verbal student with autism, highlighting concerns over the treatment of vulnerable students in schools. Both incidents raise significant questions about the safety and care provided to students with special needs.