Paraprofessional ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Paraprofessional ( noun )

1. A person who has some of the skills and knowledge of a professional in a particular field but is not fully certified or licensed.
2. A person who works in a support role to a professional in a particular field.

Origin:

From the prefix para- meaning "alongside" or "secondary" and the word professional meaning "a person engaged in a profession".

Examples:

1. The school employs several paraprofessionals to assist the teachers.
2. The paraprofessional helped the teacher with grading and lesson planning.
3. The paraprofessional worked closely with the speech therapist to help the students.
4. A paraprofessional is a person who has some of the skills and knowledge of a professional but is not fully certified or licensed.
5. Paraprofessionals are an important part of many educational and health care teams.

(As an adjective)

Paraprofessional ( adjective )

1. A person who has some of the skills and knowledge of a professional in a particular field but is not fully certified or licensed.
2. A person who works in a support role to a professional in a particular field.

Origin:

From the prefix para- meaning "alongside" or "secondary" and the word professional meaning "a person engaged in a profession".

Examples:

1. The school employs several paraprofessionals to assist the teachers.
2. The paraprofessional helped the teacher with grading and lesson planning.
3. The paraprofessional worked closely with the speech therapist to help the students.
4. A paraprofessional is a person who has some of the skills and knowledge of a professional but is not fully certified or licensed.
5. Paraprofessionals are an important part of many educational and health care teams.