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paraprofessional

[par-uh-pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / ˌpær ə prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /




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In September, she took a full-time job as a paraprofessional for a local school, making just $14 an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 10, 2026

The other was a close friend, Stefanie Robinson, a paraprofessional who worked with students with severe disabilities, including those requiring help with feeding and diapering.

From Salon Sep. 19, 2024

I was 22 and working as a paraprofessional at an elementary school in Boise, Idaho, earning $9 an hour.

From New York Times Jun. 10, 2023

Huland, a paraprofessional in San Francisco, said he arrived downtown just before 6 a.m. to scope out some deals.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 25, 2022

Her experience as a bilingual paraprofessional showed her the disparities for Black youth.

From Seattle Times Sep. 5, 2022




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