Paraeducator Preparation Program

 

Check back in July 2026 for registration information

 

Tentative Next Dates: August 31 – November 17, 2026

(No Class on 3/16 or 3/17/2026)
Mondays 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (In-Person)
Tuesdays 11:45 am – 2:45 pm (Zoom)
Class Fee: $150
(Plus fingerprint/background check & TB test fees)
No refunds after the class starts

Have you ever wanted to make a difference in someone’s life? Have you thought about a career in education? A “paraeducator” is an individual who is employed in a preschool, elementary school, or secondary school under the supervision of a certified or licensed teacher, including individuals employed in language instruction educational programs, special education and migrant education. Paraeducators provide essential classroom support to promote student success!

Complete our Paraeducator Preparation Course and begin a new and fulfilling career!

Our Paraeducator Training course will help you:

  • Prepare to take and pass the paraeducator proficiency test required by lo­cal school districts!
  • Understand the role a paraeducator plays in supporting classroom instruction
  • Shadow paraeducators in a variety of classroom settings
  • Apply for open paraeducator positions online!
  • Start a new career in education!

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have the right to work in the United States.
  • Must be planning to apply for Paraeducator jobs in local school districts.
  • Must be willing and physically able to toilet/diaper students, have contact with bodily fluids, keep student information confidential, and assist with students in the classroom and playground.
  • Must pass a reading and math placement test.
  • Must pay for and pass a fingerprint/background check and TB test.