How Much Do Paraprofessionals Make?

Elementary and secondary schools are the largest employers of teaching paraprofessionals, whose job it is to assist teachers in providing instruction to students. They typically are not licensed to teach alone.

Becoming a teaching paraprofessional often requires only a high school diploma. Some districts require an associate degree. Opportunities in this field are anticipated to grow 15 percent between 2010 and 2020, according to the Houston Chronicle.