This document presents a description of guidelines for the employment of auxiliaries or teacher aides. Among the areas discussed are tha following: (a) suggested methods for recruiting potential teacher aides; (b) the qualifications needed for the position; (c) hiring procedures (recommended are an initial interview, trial participatory experience in classrooms at different grade levels, an evaluative conference for the candidate and the hiring personnel, and a final conference of school personnel); (d) placement of paraprofessionals (especially teacher-paraprofessional teaming); and (e) employment practices. (JA)