Do paraprofessionals get benefits?

Yes, in most cases paraprofessionals get benefits. However, paraprofessionals who work at private academic institutions might not receive the same benefits as their colleagues that work in public schools. In fact, some paraprofessionals that work for private schools do not receive otherwise common employee benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans.

Paraprofessionals that work for public schools often receive a variety of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible scheduling, and many others. Specific benefits, even in relation to those employed at public schools, will vary depending on the specific school and school district.