Nevada Revised Statutes 391.008 – ‘Paraprofessional’ defined
1. ’Paraprofessional’ means a person who is employed by and assigned by a school district or charter school to:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 391.008
- Charter school: means a public school that is formed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 388A of NRS. See Nevada Revised Statutes 385.007
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
(a) Provide one-on-one tutoring for a pupil;
(b) Assist with the management of a classroom, including, without limitation, organizing instructional materials;
(c) Provide assistance in a computer laboratory;
(d) Conduct parental involvement activities in conjunction with one or more duties set forth in this subsection;
(e) Provide support in a library or media center;
(f) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, provide services as a translator; or
(g) Provide instructional services to pupils under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher.
2. The term ‘paraprofessional’ does not include a person who:
(a) Is proficient in the English language and a language other than English and who provides services as a translator primarily to enhance the participation of children in programs that are financially supported pursuant to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, 20 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq.
(b) Solely conducts parental involvement activities.