How to become a paraprofessional in Wisconsin.

paraprofessional in Wisconsin

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To become a paraprofessional in Wisconsin there are several requirements that you’ll need to meet during the hiring process.  Minimum requirements to become a paraprofessional in Wisconsin:  18 years or older  High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)  Meet one of the three hiring requirements options  Employment verification to work in the U.S.  Background check …

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How to become a paraprofessional in PA.

paraprofessional in Pennsylvania

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To become a paraprofessional in PA, you’ll need meet Pennsylvania’s state minimum requirements. This includes, at least a high school diploma, clearing a background check, passing a paraprofessional assessment, and employment verification.   Paraprofessionals in schools work to support students with one-on-one support with both instructional and non-instructional activities.  Minimum PA state paraprofessional requirements,…

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How to become a paraeducator in Washington state.

paraeducator in washington state

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To become a paraeducator in Washington state, you’ll need to meet a few requirements, including: a high school diploma or GED, and be at least 18 years old.  Minimum Washington state paraeducator requirements, at a glance:  High school diploma or equivalent with a passing score on a professional assessment. Education requirements can vary by…

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How to become a paraprofessional in NJ.

paraprofessional in new jersey

Reading Time: 4 minutes   To become a paraprofessional in New Jersey, there are several requirements you need to meet to land this important role in our schools.  Minimum New Jersey state paraprofessional requirements, at a glance:  High school diploma or equivalent  Some districts may require additional college credits  Background check and fingerprinting  Health clearance  Employment verification  In addition…

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How to become a paraprofessional in CT.

Paraprofessional job in Connecticut

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To become a paraprofessional in CT, you’ll need to meet Connecticut state requirements which include passing a background check. Minimum Connecticut paraprofessional job requirements, at a glance*:  At least 18 years old  High school diploma or GED with passing score on ParaPro Assessment  Criminal background check  Fingerprinting  In addition to Connecticut state requirements, Kelly…

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How to become a paraprofessional in Illinois.

paraprofessional in Illinois

Reading Time: 4 minutes   To become a paraprofessional in Illinois, there are several requirements you need to meet to land this important role in schools—this includes getting a license.   Minimum requirements to become a paraprofessional in Illinois.  20 years old  Paraprofessional Educator License (ELS-PARA) from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).  Meet one of the following academic…

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How to apply to be a substitute teacher.

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Reading Time: 4 minutes   There are many paths to apply to be a substitute teacher. Some of the most common include: visiting a school district job fair or website, searching job boards on the internet, or connecting with an education employment agency. Ways to apply to be a substitute teacher: School district website Job boards Internet search Job…

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How to become a paraprofessional—do I need a parapro test?

A paraproessional with a student.

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…

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How to become a tutor in schools.

A tutor is explaining homework to a student.

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.…

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How to obtain substitute teacher certification.

A substitute teacher helping her student at desk.

Reading Time: 3 minutes    To get a substitute teacher certification, you should check with the credentialing requirements of your state. Not all states require a substitute teacher certificate or credential. It gets a little confusing because states use different names for their credential – substitute teacher certificate, license, authorization, permit, or some other word for this documentation. No…

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