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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

Jessica believes the mini stroke could have been caused in part by the heavy stress her mother endured at her job, where she worked for 18 years as a special education paraprofessional.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 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

“Ms. Dallas” focuses on Verona Dallas of 6B, a paraprofessional in a middle school who works alongside a new teacher who has a savior complex.

From New York Times • Aug. 16, 2022




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