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Reply to comment by MojitoSipper in Massachusetts teachers, what should I know before becoming a high school teacher in this state? by MojitoSipper
Being a para is also good for resumes. It’s not uncommon for a school to hire a para on as a teacher after they get their degree. It happened to me and quite a few other people I know.
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Reply to comment by MojitoSipper in Massachusetts teachers, what should I know before becoming a high school teacher in this state? by MojitoSipper
A paraprofessional or a TA. They usually are hired to assist the special ed department. Some positions deal with intense cases but a lot of positions function as support for mild to moderate disabilities, like helping students with ADHD stay organized or working through math problems with a student who has a math disability.