Who are educational support professionals?

Below are the general categories in which educational support professionals work in their schools:

Paraeducators -- instructional and noninstructional support
Clerical services -- secretarial, clerical and administrative support
Custodial and maintenance services -- building and grounds maintenance and repair
Food services -- food planning, preparation and service
Skilled trades services -- trades, crafts and machine operations
Health and student services -- nursing, health and therapy support; community, family, parent and welfare services
Security services -- school resource, guard, police and security specialties
Technical services -- computer, audiovisual and language technical support, media, public relations, writing and art specialties
Transportation services -- bus drivers and mechanics

January 19, 2009