PP (Paraprofessional)
What it means
In US schools, a paraprofessional is a support employee who assists with instruction or other services under appropriate supervision. Qualifications, permitted duties, and assignment vary by state and district; the role is not automatically equivalent to every classroom-support title used in other countries.
Term details
Category: education
Regional use: us
Last source check: July 28, 2026
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