Start Your Career as a Paraeducator
At Red Clay, our paraeducators play a vital role in creating remarkable learning experiences for students. Paraeducators provide direct support in classrooms, assist
Whether working one-on-one with a student, supporting teachers with instruction, and help meet the diverse needs of learners across the district.ng small groups, or assisting with classroom routines, paraeducators are an essential part of our team. Their dedication ensures that every student has the encouragement and resources they need to succeed.
Parapro Testing
Option 1: PARAPRO TEST IN-PERSON
Delaware State University 3931 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19808
Schedule an appointment:
Phone: 1-302-857-6144
Email: testing@desu.edu
Option 2: PARAPRO TEST REMOTE
The Department of Education (DOE) now offers ParaPro REMOTE Testing! As with other remote proctored assessments, candidates must meet equipment and environment requirements prior to testing. View a complete list of requirements, which includes software needs to test on a Mac® and PC. Once candidates have confirmed that their computer and testing room meet the requirements, they will register and schedule their appointment directly with ProProctor. Additional information on the ParaPro assessment and remote testing can be found on the ETS website.
Eligibility for a Paraeducator Permit:
- Passed Parapro test and official high school transcripts or,
- A minimum of 60 college credits
NOTE: All documents must be official. Parapro scores sent to HR must be the official score report and high school transcripts or college transcripts must also be official, see below for official document requirements.
If you hold a paraeducator permit issued by the Department of Education and a paraeducator position in a public or charter school, you may be eligible for an additional stipend.
Eligibility for 1K Stipend
- Must hold an active and valid paraeducator permit
Eligibility for 2K Stipend:
- Must have a conferred bachelor’s degree
- Must hold an active and valid paraeducator permit
Defining Official
All documents, with the exception of copies of out-of-state and/or national certificates (if applicable), must be official, meaning they must be sent directly from the appropriate third party (e.g., the college/university, testing organization, former employer, independent credentialing agency) to the Department of Education and Red School District by mail or electronically to DEEDS@DOE.k12.de.us and Julie.Gonzalez@RedClay.K12.de.us .. Applicants submitting test scores should be sure to review the Testing Guidelines for test-specific submission procedures.
All photocopies submitted must be in document format (pdf.). Photographic and/or jpg or PNG images are not accepted. Photocopies or scanned pdf documents may be submitted via email to Julie.Gonzalez@RedClay.K12.de.us .
PARAPRO TEST RESOURCES
