
Paraprofessionals are required to obtain 60 college credit hours or have passed the ParaPro Assessment (before September 23, 2013) or the Paraprofessional Assessment (September 23, 2013 or after) or completed the 20HR Substitute Certificate Course in order to work under the direct supervision of an appropriately certified teacher to provide instructional assistance.
Learn more about the ParaPro Assessment here
Note: Paraprofessionals cannot have a caseload.
For more information about paraprofessionals, please see the Consolidated Federal Programs Administrative Manual
- Learn more about the qualifications of an Instructional Paraprofessional