a person who has some training in a job such as teaching or law, but does not have all the qualifications to be a teacher, lawyer, etc.

A paraprofessional, although not a licensed teacher, performs many of the same duties as a certified teacher. 尽管没有教师资格证，一名准专业人员要履行许多与有资格证的教师相同的职责。

relating to a person who has some training in a job such as teaching or law, but does not have all the qualifications to be a teacher, lawyer, etc., or to the work that they do

She worked as a paraprofessional educational assistant. 她是一名准助教。

The difference between professional and paraprofessional pay can be substantial. 专业人员和准专业人员之间的工资差别可能很大。