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