paraeducators
Teacher support staff
Paraeducators are school employees who assist teachers but aren't certified teachers themselves.
They work with students one-on-one or in small groups, often supporting children with special needs or those learning English.
The term emphasizes their educational role while distinguishing them from fully credentialed instructors: The paraeducator helped the student with his reading assignment.
Also called teacher's aides or instructional assistants.
Classroom support staff
- classroom aideSupport staff for instruction
- teaching assistantAcademic support role
- paraprofessionalTrained aide to professionals
- one-on-one aideHelper for single person
Personalized help for one
- behavior managementControlling how people act
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- attendance trackingSystem noting participant presence
- data collectionSystematic accumulation of facts
Supplemental instruction space
- early childhoodFirst years of life
- elementary schoolInstitution for young pupils
- middle schoolGrades 6-8 institution
- high schoolUpper secondary institution
preschool · Head Start · alternative school · afterschool program · summer school
Communication disorder specialist
- occupational therapistHelps patients regain functional abilities
- school psychologistMental health professional in education
- counselorOne who advises
- administratorPerson who manages operations
Ongoing workplace learning activities
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- credentialingVerifying professional qualifications
- workshopsGroup learning sessions
- in-service trainingEducation for current employees
teacher's aide
Classroom support staff
- classroom aideSupport staff for instruction
- teaching assistantAcademic support role
- paraprofessionalTrained aide to professionals
one-on-one support
Personalized help for one
- behavior managementControlling how people act
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
- attendance trackingSystem noting participant presence
resource room
Supplemental instruction space
- early childhoodFirst years of life
- elementary schoolInstitution for young pupils
- middle schoolGrades 6-8 institution
high school · preschool · Head Start · alternative school · afterschool program · summer school
speech therapist
Communication disorder specialist
- occupational therapistHelps patients regain functional abilities
- school psychologistMental health professional in education
- counselorOne who advises
administrator · case manager · co-teaching · consultation · confidentiality
professional development
Ongoing workplace learning activities
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- credentialingVerifying professional qualifications
- workshopsGroup learning sessions
paraeducatorshead teachers
Schools' top administrators
principals · administrators · department heads · superintendents
paraeducatorslead teacher
Senior educator supervising classroom
head teacher · classroom teacher · certified teacher · principal · master teacher