Teacher Aides and Paraprofessionals
Teacher aides and paraprofessionals provide teaching and clerical support for classroom teachers.
18%
45%
37%
$15,420
$19,390
$24,870
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Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Education requirements vary widely.
  • Most schools require completion of college courses or associate degree.

    • Hours

  • May work full time or part time.
  • Usually work nine months during the year and have summers off. May work in summer school.
  • Work a set schedule.
    • TEACHER AIDES AND PARAPROFESSIONALS will:
  • Provide assistance to teachers in the classroom.
  • Some perform clerical duties.
  • Usually have summers off.
    • TEACHER AIDES AND PARAPROFESSIONALS frequently:
  • Stand to monitor lunchrooms and schoolyards.
  • Sit to grade assignments.
  • Stand to monitor lunchrooms and schoolyards.
  • Sit to grade assignments.
    • It is important that TEACHER AIDES AND PARAPROFESSIONALS be able to:
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
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