Understanding Your Role Types & Requirements with BrightBee
At BrightBee, our goal is to help you start with the maximum number of assignment types you can qualify for—while supporting your long-term growth and pathway progression.
This article explains:
✔️ The difference between classifications and qualifications✔️ The six classification categories and examples of common role types✔️ What you should do next to start activating your full eligibility
In upcoming articles, we’ll walk you through state-specific qualification requirements and how to submit documentation so you can be fully cleared.
Unpacking Classifications
Classifications are the types of assignments you may be eligible to accept based on your prior experience, skills, and interest areas. They are determined during your BrightBee interview by the Beecruiting team.
These represent your potential role types, and your classification profile helps us match you with assignments that best align with your background.
| Classification Category | Common Role Types |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Custodial, Food Service |
| Non-Instructional | Recess/Lunch Supervisor ("OPS"), Office Support, Operations Manager, IT Support, Security/Campus Monitor |
| Instructional | After School Instructor (Group Leader), Enrichments Instructor (PE/Art), Cooking Instructor, Teacher’s Assistant, Tutor, Assessment Support, Summer Camp Leader |
| Mild/Moderate Paraprofessional (M/M) | Mild/Mod Para (often General Education setting), Behavior Intervention Aide |
| Classroom Substitute Teacher (K–12) | Classroom Substitute |
| Moderate/Severe Paraprofessional | Mod/Severe Para (High Needs) *Sometimes in a General Education setting and sometimes in a Special Education setting. |
Unpacking Qualifications
Qualifications are non-negotiable requirements set by state law, district policy, or partner schools that must be met before you can legally and safely work in a specific assignment.
Even if you're classified for a role, you may not be able to claim it until you meet all required qualifications.
Qualifications May Include:
Minimum education level (e.g., 48 college credits, Bachelor's degree)
Certification or training (e.g., Food Handler, CPR/First Aid)
Health clearance (e.g., TB test, physical exam)
Compliance requirements (e.g., Background check, Mandated Reporter training)
Example:
You may be classified as Instructional → After School Instructor, but you must submit proof of 48 college credits to be qualified to accept those assignments.
🔍 What’s the difference?
| Topic | Classifications | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Types of roles you may work based on skills, interests, and experience. | Requirements you must meet to be eligible to work in specific assignments. |
| When determined? | During your BrightBee interview(s) with the Beecruiting (hiring) team. | After your orientation, verified by our BuzzOps clearance team. |
| Who decides? | Beecruiting team based on your background experience, skill sets, and goals. | Set by state law, school/district policy, or partner organization. |
| Can assignments be claimed immediately? | Not always — roles are potential until qualifications are verified. | Eligible Assignments once completed and approved. |
| Examples | Facilities, Non-Instructional, Instructional, etc. | 48 college credits, TB test, Food Handler Certificate, LiveScan, CPR/First Aid, etc. |
| Purpose | Expand your possible assignments. | Confirm your eligibility and safety to work. |
| Changes over time? | Can grow via role expansion and upskilling. | May require renewals or additional documentation to prove eligibility. |
🟡 Think of classifications as “what you can do,” and qualifications as “what you need to provide to actually do it.”
✨ Want to learn more about how Classifications and Qualifications work to help you gain access to the maximum number of assignment opportunities? Check out the video below!