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ParaEducator

Career Field/Area: Education

Adult Career Pathway: Paraprofessional

NRS Levels Addressed:

  • Beginning Basic Education

Part of an approved IET program? IET: yes

Year IET Approved (if applicable): FY2024

Credentials the Course Prepares Students for:

  • Paraeducator or ParaPro Assessment

Also Prepares Students for:

Target Student Population:

  • TABE 11/12 M Reading score 468+
  • TABE 11/12 M Math score 449+
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Able to pass a background check to work with children

Access Curriculum: View Materials

Additional Access Instructions/Links: Other links are provided in curriculum documents.

Course Description: This 10-12 week online class will help prepare students for the Paraeducator Certification Exam. The exam is needed for those who do not have a two or four-year degree and would like to work in a school setting with Kindergarten to 12th grade students. The certification exam is an online multiple choice exam covering Reading, Writing and Math skills, including how to apply those skills in a classroom or school setting.

The course covers topics on learning styles; communication with staff, parents and students; parent and student rights within the school setting; and gaining a better understanding of racial equity in the classroom. Students will study techniques to help support and encourage good behavior in school. Additionally, there is an opportunity to job shadow a current Educational Assistant or Teacher Assistant with St. Paul Public Schools. Students will be able to see what the job is like and how EA or TA interacts with students, school staff or parents.

Duration: 12 Weeks, 4x/wk, 3hrs/session =144 instructional hours (Math portion is 1 hr/week)

Curriculum Materials/Description:

  • Provided: Syllabus/welcome letter, teacher-created materials,
  • Needed: Master Teacher, student devices (preferably laptop or tablet)

Delivery Method(s):

  • Online synchronous (live instruction)
  • TVM (Teacher Verification Model)

Curriculum Pluses: Aligned to ACES TIF (Transitions Integration Framework), Aligned to CCRS (College & Career Readiness Standards), Teacher guide/answer keys included.

Curriculum Drawbacks: Paid subscription/account required.

Additional Curriculum Notes: None

Author: Carlynn Miller-Gore and Macie Vaiphei, Hubbs Center

Year Created: 2024

Year Updated: N/A

Contact: 

Carlynn Miller-Gore
Hubbs Center
[email protected]
(651) 744-7555