Are there any the requirements to be a paraeducator?
Yes. To be considered for a paraeducator position in USD #437, You must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma (or equivalent), and have an application on file with the Human Resources Department. Para-educators are also required to be “highly qualified” if employed at Pauline South Intermediate and Pauline Central Primary Schools (which are identified as Title I schools) as mandated by the No Child Left Behind legislative act. An Associates Degree (or higher) from an accredited institution, or a minimum of 48 college hours meets the NCLB “Highly Qualified” criteria. Another method of attaining “Highly Qualified” status is by passing the Para-Pro Assessment, the Para-Educator Assessment (the KSDE Audit Guide refers to this as Paraeducator by Master Teacher), or the Work Keys Assessment. These are the only assessments recognized by the state of Kansas for “Highly Qualified” status. USD #437 is particularly interested in employing people that are willing to assist us in
