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Posts Tagged ‘PreK-12 Education’
Can a short term or long term substitute teacher be full-time?
Reading Time: 3 minutes While substitute teaching is a flexible job where you can set your own schedule, some guest teachers really want a long term substitute teacher job that resembles full-time employment. At most school districts across the country, substitute teaching hours are scheduled to be 6-7 hours a day-up to five days a week. It’s typically…
Read MoreWhat types of education jobs are available near me?
Reading Time: 4 minutes We all know that it takes a village to educate our students. There are many more types of education jobs available at schools than people realize—and some of them even allow for flexible scheduling. When full-time faculty or staff take a day off, schools need reinforcements ready to step in. Think substitute teachers, paraeducators,…
Read MoreWhat is a paraprofessional in a school?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Paraprofessionals in a school setting are dedicated professionals who provide essential support to students with special needs and 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,…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreDo 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreTips 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…
Read MoreAn 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…
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