Office of Educator Quality
How do I become a paraprofessional and do I need to be certified?
Paraprofessional Qualifications
In order to work under the direct supervision of an appropriately certified teacher to provide instructional assistance, paraprofessionals must have a high school diploma, or its recognized equivalent, and meet one of the following requirements:
Teacher Standards
Model Teacher Standards and Indicators
Teacher Resources Standard
- Standard 1: Content Knowledge With Appropriate Instruction
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Learning Opportunity/Resource
Resource Type