What is a “paraprofessional”?
Assistant to the teacher. In this case, not Amish or Asian.
Tommy looks it up in the video. From what he said it’s some kind of aide for retarded children
Apparently someone who is not professional enough to know enough not to get into a brawl with another teacher in front of their students.
Well, it means “beside professional” or “next to professional”.
Just like a paralegal, I guess. Not really a professional, but knows alot. Surprised they don’t call “physician’s assistants” paraphysicians.
People hired as teacher’s aids. Some do all the grunt work for a teacher and in the class room help with whatever is going on. Usually minimal or no degree. Some are hired to help with Special Education students in general or one on one with those that need a lot of care/assistance so they can be in a regular classroom and not disrupt the teaching of other students.
They used to be called “teacher aides.”
Someone with the training and skills required for a job but not the credentials. Works under the supervision of a professional.
Think of them as an apprentice to the union teacher goon.