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paraprofessional
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par·a·pro·fes·sion·al  (pr-pr-fsh-nl)
n.
A trained worker who is not a member of a given profession but assists a professional.
adj.
Of or performing the work of a paraprofessional.
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Noun1.paraprofessional - a trained worker who is not a member of a profession but who assists a professional
assistant, helper, help, supporter - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work"
legal assistant, paralegal - a person with specialized training who assists lawyers
paramedic, paramedical - a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment
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Ten paraprofessional jobs would be scrapped while remaining paraprofessionals would see their hours cut.
`Worst case': positions cut, middle school shut by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
 
 
 
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