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What does a paraprofessional do in a school?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Considering a new job as a substitute paraeducator but not sure what the role entails? You like the idea of working with students who need additional support, but wonder what exactly does a paraprofessional do? This guide offers a glimpse into a day of work in a school learning environment, and tips to help…
Read MoreKelly Education: Employee Stories
Reading Time: 3 minutes Our substitute teachers, paraeducators, tutors, and support staff come from diverse walks of life. Some are former educators, others are professionals, retirees, or college students. Each one took a different path to begin working in our schools. Here are just a few of their inspiring stories. Janet Brandon | Former Marketing Executive After working many…
Read MoreKelly Education: Employee Stories
Reading Time: 3 minutes Our substitute teachers, paraeducators, tutors, and support staff come from diverse walks of life. Some are former educators, others are professionals, retirees, or college students. Each one took a different path to begin working in our schools. Here are just a few of their inspiring stories. Kalisha Carter | Substitute Teacher Kalisha Carter enjoys working…
Read MoreKelly Education: Employee Stories
Reading Time: 3 minutes Our substitute teachers, paraeducators, tutors, and support staff come from diverse walks of life. Some are former educators, others are professionals, retirees, or college students. Each one took a different path to begin working in our schools. Here are just a few of their inspiring stories. Evelyn Jennings | Former Dean of Students and Child…
Read MoreThe difference between substitute teacher and paraprofessional job duties.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Whether you are a substitute teacher or paraprofessional (paraeducator), you can enjoy rewarding work and a flexible schedule. Although they both provide the opportunity to work in schools with students, substitute teacher and paraprofessional job duties differ significantly. The biggest difference between the two roles is that substitute teachers lead the entire classroom in…
Read MoreSubstitute teacher tips: Understanding IEP and 504 plans.
Reading Time: 6 minutes As a substitute teacher, you will have the opportunity to work with students with special needs in your classrooms. These students may have physical, learning, or behavioral disabilities. You will need to be familiar with and adhere to the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plans. This article will help you understand the…
Read MorePro tips for a special education substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Many special education substitute teacher jobs often go unfilled every day. There are many reasons for this, and one of them is misinformation about special education substitute teacher requirements. Many potential candidates think they must be certified in special education to be a special education substitute teacher. Others are nervous, thinking they will be…
Read MoreWhat types of education jobs are available near me?
Reading Time: 4 minutes We all know that it takes a village to educate our students. There are many more types of education jobs available at schools than people realize—and some of them even allow for flexible scheduling. When full-time faculty or staff take a day off, schools need reinforcements ready to step in. Think substitute teachers, paraeducators,…
Read MoreWhat is a paraprofessional in a school?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Paraprofessionals in a school setting are dedicated professionals who provide essential support to students with special needs and Individual Education Plans (IEPs). School districts have many names for these roles. Some of the most common are paraprofessionals, parapros, or teacher aides. At Kelly Education, we call them paraeducators. That’s because, like paramedics or paralegals,…
Read MoreHow much is an educational paraprofessional salary — what do they make?
Reading Time: 3 minutes The average annual educational paraprofessional salary is $35,550 per year, or $19.09 per hour in the United States. However, how much substitute paraprofessionals make is typically less. If you’re considering becoming a paraeducator (also known as paraprofessionals, parapros, or teacher’s aides in some school districts) you likely have several questions, including what you might…
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