ParaPro Exam Training Classes
ParaPro Exam - certification
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Paraprofessionals work with children in kindergarten - 12th grade.
Paraprofessionals work with children in kindergarten - 12th grade.
Paraprofessional Requirements
Paraprofessional Requirements
High school diploma and AT LEAST 2 yrs of college (60 credits) in any field? (Foreign diploma ok)
Apply for paraprofessional positions now on Public School websites! (Click on Job Opportunities, Employment, or Human Resources to see the open paraprofessional positions )
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High school diploma and LESS THAN 2 yrs of college ? (Foreign diploma ok)
You must pass the ParaPro exam (reading, writing, math). Take a ParaPro training class (recommended) or self-study for the exam.
See the MN Title I Paraprofessional Requirements
Para training classes in the metro area:
Para training classes in the metro area:
Normandale Community College - Online ParaPro class (more info soon!)
Normandale Community College - Online ParaPro class (more info soon!)
The Title I courses are in the areas of Mathematics Skills, Reading Skills, Supporting Instruction and Writing Skills. These courses will automatically be assigned to you. It is estimated that the courses take 8-12 hours to go through.
Assessments will then need to be completed, with 70% accuracy, to be considered highly qualified.
Cost: Highly qualified courses and assessments ( $79); PD courses only - no assessment ($59); Each additional assessment re-take ($20)
To learn more about registering for ParaEducator courses, the exam process, or to schedule an exam date and time, please contact Angela Skrade, (612) 638-1528, angela.skrade@metroecsu.org
What's Next After You Pass the Para Exam?
What's Next After You Pass the Para Exam?
Look For Work
Look For Work
Our Career Navigator can assist with applying and practicing the interview
Or, Apply near your own home school district.
Or, Apply near your own home school district.
Explore next steps after working as a Para?
Explore next steps after working as a Para?
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Continue Your Education
Continue Your Education
Normandale Community College - Special Education Foundations Transfer Pathway (60 credits)
Normandale Community College - Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway (60 credits)
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Education Fellowship (AmeriCorps)
Education Fellowship (AmeriCorps)
The Education Fellowship provides an inclusive and affordable pathway to teaching through AmeriCorps service for members who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Members earn their associate’s degree in early childhood or elementary education at Minneapolis College while serving in the Early Learning (PreK) or K-3 Reading Education Fellowship program.
Members in this cohort earn a stipend of $1,000 paid every two weeks, earn an associate’s degree in education at no or little cost, and receive career counseling support, and many more benefits as an AmeriCorps member!
Contact Kendra Halbert at kendra.halbert@servetogrow.org with any questions.
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