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Paraprofessionals
A paraprofessional is a non-certified instructional staff person who does not hold the position of teacher, but assists in the classroom under the guidance of a teacher. Sometimes paraprofessionals are called teacher aides or instructional aides. The duties of paraprofessionals may include the following: • Providing one-on-one or small-group tutoring for students • Assisting with classroom management • Providing instructional assistance in a computer lab • Conducting parental involvement activities • Providing instructional support in the library or media center • Acting as a translator • Providing instructional support to a student under the direct supervision of a teacher |