Bastrop High School - Title I Paraprofessional

PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

Minimum Requirements (per NCLB Section 1119):

To be considered "Highly Qualified," applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Achieve a minimum score of 450 on the ParaPro Assessment,
   OR
2. Complete 48 semester credit hours (equivalent to two years of full-time study) from a state-approved or regionally accredited college or university,
   OR
3. Hold an Associate Degree (A.A., A.S., or A.A.S.) from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution.

If You Have College Credit Hours, You Must Include:

• 3 credit hours in English Composition
• 6 credit hours in English/Reading
• 6 credit hours in Mathematics

Looking to Advance Your Career?

Once hired, you may be eligible to enroll in the District’s Paraprofessional to Certified Teacher Pathway through Reach University or Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC).

Earn your Bachelor’s Degree in Education online while working full-time in the district!