Paraprofessionals in the Classroom | Job Expectations & Support

Paraprofessionals are an important addition to the school environment. They are often the silent helpers as teacher assistants. If you are lucky to have a paraprofessional work with you in the classroom or maybe you are training to to be a paraprofessional, these are the best practices that will work in the school setting!
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[@edfrazier7685]

Thank you for these great trips. Very informative

[@TeachLikeBianca]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ComputerTech95]

My 2nd year with my district as a special education paraprofessional and i love this job always something new to learn and do a lot better than other jobs ive had in the past im staying with the district unitl i retire

[@TeachLikeBianca]

That’s so awesome! I wish we can have more people like you in the profession. I appreciate your work and commitment!

[@jennifermassengill1635]

I start my second year soon..and I'm nervous, but I love helping kids.

[@HoloHoloAdventures]

I’ve been subbing in a para position and I appreciated the information you shared. I always want to know what is expected of me and what they’d like me to do. If I am not informed of the expectation, its hard to do my job going in.

[@TeachLikeBianca]

Thank you for your post! We appreciate you and I thank you for doing the job. It is a hard job and I know expectations differ in a variety of areas of the work.

[@don2672]

How much do you get paid? I just got hired as a paraprofessional for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and they haven't told me how much the salary is yet. I don't even know what to ask for because I'm not sure what is a fair amount for the position.

[@Monica-gu2bg]

It depends on where you live. You should ask if they have not told you yet, it isn't smart to accept a job offer before knowing what your compensation is.@@don2672

[@blacktootherson]

@@don2672you should be able to see your salary schedule on the district website

[@d123-b5x]

I’m exploring this as a new career, 15 years in the Army, 5 years as an EMT, just about to finish my bachelors in Coaching with a minor in public health. Ultimately i would like to be able to coach a sport and teach physical education but I don’t have a teacher certification and would need to do an alternate pathway but i thought this may be a good stepping stone while I figure out the rest.

[@TeachLikeBianca]

Yes, this would be an awesome stepping stone! You could find coaching opportunities and apply as soon as they come. I would start at the middle school level and work your way up. Thank you for your service, my dad and grandfather were both in the Army.

[@user-wg6fe5uj8r]

This is my first year having a para in my classroom with me. I’m just trying to figure out how to be a good teacher/para team with them. Thank you

[@TeachLikeBianca]

Thank you! Do you have a para this year too?

[@aliaperez7809]

I am a licensed nurse assistant who is looking into this job. I am still unsure.

[@TeachLikeBianca]

Try subbing first to see if it something you could enjoy. Try all grade levels and a variety of tasks and go from there. If you do find yourself a job in this area, one good thing about paraprofessional positions is that your aren’t “locked-in” to your contract for an entire school year. There’s more flexibility to leave if you find that it’s not a great fit.

[@aliaperez7809]

@@TeachLikeBianca I thought the same thing after watching this video and reading the comments! Thanks.

[@Mj28987]

I have no real teaching background but when I was in college I wanted to be a special education teacher, I didn’t finished college due to some reason. But I did volunteer at a children church is it possible to still become a para without any real teacher/assistant background I would love to do so

[@TeachLikeBianca]

Yes, it is possible. You would have to take a basic skills test or have at least 60 college credits. Each district may have their own requirements. But you can do it!

[@caaarbz]

You just need a high school diploma