PreK-12 PARAEDUCATOR MEMBERS
- provide instructional support to students with special needs
- help all students succeed
- help teachers succeed
CAREERS:
- INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS
- TEACHERS’ AND PROGRAM AIDES
- LIBRARY AIDES AND TECHNICIANS’ ASSISTANTS
- PRESCHOOL CAREGIVERS
- BUILDING, BUS, AND PLAYGROUND MONITORS
- CROSSING GUARDS
Fast Facts
92%
are female
49%
of K-12 NEA ESP membership
$28,770
average annual salary
73%
have paid out of pocket to buy food or supplies for students
74%
have responsibilities promoting school safety
70%
live in the communities where they work
Paraeducators want and deserve
- Better wages, salaries, and benefits
Nearly 6 out of 10 paraeducators who were multi-job holders worked those jobs on weekdays during the academic year after classes ended for the day.
75% indicated a problem with making a living wage. - Sufficient staffing
Most (64%) of us are asked to perform duties outside our job description. - Quality professional development
Only 20% are very satisfied with professional development opportunities; 80% are not. - Promotion opportunities
Only 14% are very satisfied with opportunities for promotion; 86% are not.
“I provide one-on-one support for students with IEPs and 504s. I offer instruction on any and all subjects. I collaborate with several teachers as we try to address each student’s needs and how best to serve them. Our campus fosters a real sense of safety and inclusion for our students. Student relationships are at the core of our program and we work to celebrate everyone's unique qualities and talents.”
- Resource Paraeducator
