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A substitute teacher is generally not considered a paraprofessional because their role involves temporarily replacing a regular classroom teacher and managing the entire class independently, often with a teaching credential or certification. In contrast, paraprofessionals, such as paraeducators or teacher aides, serve as support staff who assist the classroom teacher with instructional tasks, behavioral management, or working with specific student populations, and usually have lower educational requirements. While both roles are essential to the educational environment, they differ significantly in responsibilities, qualifications, and scope of work. Therefore, a substitute teacher is classified as a licensed educator rather than a paraprofessional, which is a support staff position.