Nevada Revised Statutes (Last Updated: December 24, 2014) |
TITLE34 EDUCATION |
CHAPTER391. Personnel |
GENERAL PROVISIONS |
NRS391.008. “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 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, 20 U.S.C. §§ 6301 et seq.
(b) Solely conducts parental involvement activities.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 19th Special Session, 69)