paraprofessional
noun
para·pro·fes·sion·al
ˌper-ə--prə-ˈfesh-nəl 
-ˈfe-shə-nᵊl,
ˌpa-rə-
: a trained aide who assists a professional person (such as a teacher or doctor)
paraprofessional
adjective
Examples of paraprofessional in a Sentence
There is at least one paraprofessional in each classroom.
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Friction point: Districts and unions are also at odds over how much to pay paraprofessionals, aides who help manage classrooms, work with students with disabilities and provide one-on-one support.
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Mike Deehan, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Boston teachers and paraprofessionals will report to work days ahead of kids on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 Aug. 2024
Nearly 85% of paraprofessionals in Massachusetts made $30,000 or less last year, way below what teachers earn, according to the Globe.
Between the lines: The unions' show of force isn't localized to just the three striking towns.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Her school is planning to launch an apprenticeship program to give easier and more cost-effective training to high schoolers interested in teaching special education and paraprofessionals working in classrooms.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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Mike Deehan, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Boston teachers and paraprofessionals will report to work days ahead of kids on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 Aug. 2024
Nearly 85% of paraprofessionals in Massachusetts made $30,000 or less last year, way below what teachers earn, according to the Globe.
Between the lines: The unions' show of force isn't localized to just the three striking towns.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Her school is planning to launch an apprenticeship program to give easier and more cost-effective training to high schoolers interested in teaching special education and paraprofessionals working in classrooms.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Paraprofessional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paraprofessional. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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paraprofessional
noun
para·pro·fes·sion·al
ˌpar-ə-prə-ˈfesh-nəl
-ən-ᵊl
: a person trained to assist a professional person (as a teacher or doctor)
paraprofessional
adjective
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paraprofessional
noun
para·pro·fes·sion·al
-prə-ˈfesh-nəl, -ən-ᵊl
: a trained aide who assists a professional person (as a doctor)
paraprofessional
adjective
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