How much money would you have to earn to ever work as a paraeducator (aka paraprofessional aka teaching assistant)? It’s like being an educational nurse to the teacher’s doctor. Supporting students with disabilities: academic support, assisting in the bathroom, taking data, leading small groups, managing behavior, etc.) You work 7.5 hours a day (8 hours +30 minute unpaid lunch) for 180 days/year.
I would never do it, no matter the amount I was paid
$10-14.99/hour
$15-19.99/hour
$20-24.99/hour
$25-29.99/hour
Some other nuanced answer (tags)
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Also, if you wouldn’t do this job, how much would you say the position “deserves” or “should” be compensated for what the position requires of the employee?
My union just brought a tentative agreement to us and we vote on it today. The wage increase is less than satisfactory, it isn’t terrible. However, there is virtually no longevity incentive. After the raise, I will be making less than $2/hour more than a new hire in my position and this is my 8th year. A coworker who is on her 29th year only makes $7/hour more than I do.
