Teacher’s Aide with ParaPro Prep

A Paraprofessional:

Supports the teacher in the classroom by providing additional assistance to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The responsibilities of a substitute paraprofessional range from supplementing the regular classroom curriculum to assisting students individually.

Substitute paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-on-one aides, and personal care aides.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic reinforcement to individual students or small groups
• Assist the teacher with classroom management and overall supervision
• Support administrative tasks such as preparing materials and setting up equipment
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, playground, special classes, hallways, field trips, and/or during before- or after-school programs
• Attend to the physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs of students
• Support students with special needs by following their IEP or 504 Plan accommodations
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher or school administration

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED minimum
• Valid state background check clearance
• Negative tuberculosis test obtained within 6 months prior to the start of employment
• You do not need a Social Security number to obtain this license — you can apply with your passport or ITIN.

Who Takes the Course?
The course is designed for future and current paraprofessionals.

Course Duration:
35 hours

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