ParaProfessional- ESE

SCOPE:
To assist certified personnel in achieving instructional goals through participation in curricular activities and
supervision of students.

QUALIFICATIONS
PARAPROFESSIONAL I (GRADE 18):
EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited educational institution with at least 30 semester
hours in general education core curriculum and/or child development and education or successful
completion of the ParaPro test with a score of 457 or higher.
• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Satisfactory completion of Verbal De-Escalation required within 90 days of appointment and
maintained annually.
• Separate Class Placement and 1:1 positions - Satisfactory completion of CPI training required within
90 days of appointment and maintained annually.

PARAPROFESSIONAL II (GRADE 19):
EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED:
• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited educational institution required.
• Experience working with children with disabilities.
• Satisfactory completion of Verbal De-Escalation required within 90 days of appointment and
maintained annually.
• Separate Class Placement and 1:1 positions - Satisfactory completion of CPI training required within
90 days of appointment and maintained annually.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
REQUIRED:
• Valid State Driver’s license.