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SCHOOL OF SERVICE PROFESSIONS
PARAEDUCATOR
DATC Certificate of Proficiency
Faculty Credentials
This program prepares individuals to work in schools as a paraeducator, or teacher's aide. Positions vary from reading and math tutoring to teaching computer or library skills in elementary schools. Paraeducators may work in special education classrooms or assist with instruction in gifted and talented programs. In all cases, the paraeducator is a valuable part of an educational team.
Students entering the Paraeducator Program must be able to pass an FBI criminal background check. The completed certificate qualifies under No Child Left Behind as a rigorous assessment in order to work in federally funded Title I schools and programs.
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Program Length: |
705 hours |
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College Credit Available: |
No |
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Apprenticeship Available: |
No |
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Wage Summary: |
Wage Range: $8.00 - $12.00 per hour |
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Federal Financial Aid: |
Yes |
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VA Qualified: |
Yes |
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Special Requirements |
Open to qualified high school and adult students
Pass an FBI criminal background check |
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Hours Available: |
M-F 7:40 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Core Courses (615 Hours Required)
Computer Literacy
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90
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Introduction to Education
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30
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Positive Learning Environments
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60
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How Children Learn and Grow
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30 |
| Safety and First Aid in Schools |
15 |
| Instructional Strategies |
90
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Communication for the Paraeducator
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30
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Reading Instruction
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60
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Math Instruction
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30
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Diversity in Education
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60
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Externship
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60
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Math I
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60 |
| Job-Seeking Skills |
30
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Workplace Relations
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60
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TOTAL
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705
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Advisory Team:
Maren Zimmerman-Chair, Principal
Windridge Elementary School
Sheila Bird, Paraeducator
Davis School District, DATC Paraeducator Program Graduate
Lorrie Barber, Teacher
Education Academy Advisor, Northridge High School
Chad Carpenter, Human Resources
Classified Personnel, Ogden School District
Joni Fry, Utah Representative
McDougal-Littell Publishers
Shauna Lund, Principal
Holbrook Elementary School
Tawna Nielson, Administrative Intern
West Point Elementary School
Vonnie Steele, Special Education Coordinator
Davis School District
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