paraprofessional
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of paraprofessional
First recorded in 1965–70; para- 1 + professional
Vocabulary lists containing paraprofessional
Example Sentences
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In September, she took a full-time job as a paraprofessional for a local school, making just $14 an hour.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
The other was a close friend, Stefanie Robinson, a paraprofessional who worked with students with severe disabilities, including those requiring help with feeding and diapering.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2024
Indeed, they may not be seen by a doctor at all but by a paraprofessional — a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant, for instance — who works under the doctor’s license.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 3, 2023
Huland, a paraprofessional in San Francisco, said he arrived downtown just before 6 a.m. to scope out some deals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2022
“Ms. Dallas” focuses on Verona Dallas of 6B, a paraprofessional in a middle school who works alongside a new teacher who has a savior complex.
From New York Times ● Aug. 16, 2022
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