ParaProfessional-PRE-K

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.
• A Head Start Preschool assistant teacher must meet at least one of the these criteria:
• Hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (preschool level);
• Possess a State-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds CDA requirements;
• Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree;
• Be enrolled in a CDA credential program, with the expectation of completion within 2 years of
hire.
PREFERRED/DESIRED:
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.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
REQUIRED:
• Valid State Driver’s License