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What is a paraeducator or paraprofessional in a school?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Paraeducators are dedicated professionals who provide essential support to students with special needs. These students often have Individual Education Plans (IEPs). School districts have many names for these roles. Some of the most common are paraprofessionals, parapros, or teacher aides. At Kelly Education, we call them paraeducators. That’s because, like paramedics or paralegals, they…
How much is an educational paraprofessional salary — what do they make?
Reading Time: 3 minutes The average annual educational paraprofessional salary is $35,550 per year, or $19.09 per hour in the United States. However, how much substitute paraprofessionals make is typically less. If you’re considering becoming a paraeducator (also known as paraprofessionals, parapros, or teacher’s aides in some school districts) you likely have several questions, including what you might…
How to become a paraprofessional—do I need a parapro test?
Reading Time: 4 minutes To become a paraprofessional, some states require special credentialing, college credits, or a paraprofessional test. Others simply require a high school diploma and a background check. Common considerations to become a paraprofessional: Certification or license Education requirements and verification Parapro test Work experience Background and health screenings Training At Kelly Education, we prefer to…
Do I need a science, English, or math degree to become a tutor?
Reading Time: 3 minutes In today’s job market, where an emphasis is placed on having a college degree, you might assume that a tutor with a degree in science, English, or math has a higher chance of landing tutoring jobs. However, that’s not necessarily the case. Education jobs are currently in high demand. Teacher shortages have reached a…
What is a high-impact tutor?
Reading Time: 3 minutes What’s the best way a tutor can make an impact on student success? It’s pretty simple—make a connection. Building relationships is the top factor that sets a high-impact tutor apart from others. The truth is that if you want to become a tutor, not all tutoring jobs are built the same. At Kelly…
Why you should refer a friend to be a substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Do you know someone who has a natural gift for working with kids? You know the type — someone who is positive, confident, and patient. Are you wondering how to refer them to become a substitute teacher? Substitute teaching jobs can be fulfilling and flexible work for a new graduate, a way to make…
Tips for a substitute gym teacher.
Reading Time: 5 minutes When you’re a substitute gym teacher, it’s a different ball game than a typical classroom. If you’re not a pro athlete, you might not feel like an exemplary specimen of physical fitness. No worries, you can do this! Quick tips for substitute teaching a gym class. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Do not participate…
An example tutor job description.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Working as a tutor in schools is a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference in students’ academic growth. Whether you want to become a tutor for ELA, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, or history, the structure of the tutor job description is about the same. They all detail information about tutoring…
How to become a tutor in schools.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you have the time, patience, and positivity to help students reach the next milestone in their academic success? It’s time to become a tutor in a school near you! Figuring out how to become a tutor in schools can be a little tricky because the requirements can vary by state and school district.…
Can you wear jeans as a substitute teacher?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Wearing jeans as a substitute teacher is not considered professional attire. Jeans (of any kind) are not typically allowed as part of the dress code. Professionalism matters. Substitute teachers are not only role models to students, but also, they are colleagues to teachers, principals, social workers, and district administrators. At Kelly Education, while we…