Requirements for Paraprofessional License (renewed every five (5) years:
At least 19 years of age to serve students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
Beginning January 1, 2023, you may qualify for the ELS-Paraprofessional license by meeting the requirements outlined below at age 18 but only may serve in prekindergarten through grade 8.
One of the following required:
Associate’s degree or higher
60 semester hours of coursework
High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)
Short-Term Approval Requirements (valid for three (3) years):
High School diploma (or equivalent) or higher
While working on an approval, educator must be fulfilling requirements for the full license
Applications are available until June 30, 2025 and may not be renewed
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