NRS 391.008 “Paraprofessional” defined.

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1. “Paraprofessional” means a person who is employed by and assigned by a school district or charter school to:

(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.