Teacher Assistant/Aide with ParaPro Prep – Fall – Course #116102.311 Starts 9/12/23
Course Description
This exclusive and fast-track program was designed in response to the NCLB and has been replaced by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Schools need paraprofessionals! This course will prepare you for the ETS ParaPro Assessment Examination, which is necessary for obtaining the N.J. Teacher Assistant Professional Certification so you can work as a teacher's aide. You'll learn how paraprofessional educators assist with classroom instruction and build a foundation in educational principles like classroom management. Most importantly, you'll develop strategies to support students of different learning abilities in reading, writing, and math.
At the end of the course, students will schedule their ParaPro exam at Prometric Link
Teacher’s Aide FAQs
WHAT IS A TEACHER’S AIDE?
Teacher’s aides play key support role in student learning and development. Typical duties for a teacher’s aide include preparing lessons or activities for a teacher, setting up materials or monitoring student progress and activities.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TEACHER’S AIDE, A TEACHING ASSISTANT AND A PARAPROFESSIONAL?
Functionally, there are no key differences between teacher’s aides, assistants and paraprofessionals. While the specific job titles may differ between school districts, these roles all provide administrative and classroom support for lead teachers and share the same qualifications.
HOW IMPORTANT IS A PARAPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION?
As with any industry-recognized credential, paraprofessional certification signifies a deep understanding of student needs and how to best help them while learning. In fact, teaching assistants are required to get paraprofessional certification in many states.
Course Tuition
$400.00
11 in stock
| Course No | 116102.311 |
|---|---|
| Semester | Fall |
| Location | Harrison Washington Middle School One North Fifth Street Harrison, NJ 07029 (Photo ID is mandatory to enter premises) |
| Start Date | 9/12/2023 |
| Weeks | 16 |
| Days | Tuesday |
| Time | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Room Number | 26 |
| Total Hours | 32 |
| Instructor | Thomas Johnson |
| Exam | ParaPro Assessment NOT included |
| Textbook | Textbook not included speak with instructor first day of class |
| Maximum Student Capacity | 15 |
| Special Notes: | Textbook and exam not included |