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A paraprofessional educator, alternatively known as a paraeducator, para-pro, instructional assistant, educational assistant, teacher's aide or classroom assistant, is a teaching-related position within a school generally responsible for specialized or concentrated assistance for students in elementary and secondary schools. With today's cost of living going up paraprofessional educators are fighting for a livable wage.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' records of Occupational Employment Statistics, teacher assistants earn a median salary of $26,970 (2018). Teacher assistants in Elementary and Secondary Education make an average of $29,180; childcare $24,570; Individual and Family services $27,070; and post secondary institutions range from $29,740-$34,090. The highest median income per state are Alaska ($39,640), Massachusetts ($35,680), California ($35,350), District of Columbia ($35,300) and Washington State ($35,130).