Education Paraprofessional

Working in the classroom setting is a rewarding career for many people!  You may enjoy observing the student’s growth and development as well as learning more about students with special needs.  Interacting with students is a pleasant and sometimes challenging  experience.  You will work with a variety of personalities and assist each one in developing new knowledge and skills.

The courses in the Education Paraprofessional Program are designed to help you gain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that will help you be a successful teacher’s assistant. 

The Education Paraprofessional program is designed to provide you with the experiences and knowledge necessary to function as an integral part of the instructional team. You will work under the supervision of licensed teachers in applying effective instructional and assessment strategies, as well as effective classroom management techniques. Learning experiences include didactic and laboratory activities as well as field practicum activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for an Education Paraprofessional Associate License as required by the State of Ohio. Graduates also meet the "highly qualified" criteria presented in No Child Left Behind.   

Employment opportunities may be found in primary and secondary education settings, pre-school classrooms, special education programs, and educational support roles.

Admission to the Education Paraprofessional program is selective. Students interested in the program must be admitted to the College before admission to the program. A copy of the Education Paraprofessional Student Handbook, which includes the requirements for conditional and formal acceptance to the program as well as the eligibility criteria for the comprehensive field experience may be obtained from the Education Programs Director. Criteria for conditional acceptance are based on Ohio Revised Code and regulations promulgated from the code.