Teacher’s Aide

Career Prep

About the Program

This online program will prepare students to assist classroom teachers in instruction of mathematics, reading and writing. The required courses include topics in teaching mathematic, reading and writing, an overview of the job of Instructional Paraprofessional and an introduction to child development. The elective courses allow students to explore areas related to instruction including classroom management skills, teaching and learning theories and instructional methods.

This program requires a word processor software, such as Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or Google Docs in order for the student to follow along with the lessons. The cost of the software is not included in the purchase of the course.

This is a self-paced program. Self-paced programs create a unique learning experience that allows students to learn independently and at a pace that best suits them.

Certification

This course fully prepares students to take the Educational Testing Services ParaPro Exam, or any observation-based certification programs required by their state.

In order to register for the exam, students will have to find and register with a testing center in their area.   Each state has their own minimum passing score, students should be aware of the score they must achieve in order to pass the ParaPro Assessment.

The certification exam is not a requirement for graduation. Vendor certifications are at the student’s expense. Vouchers may be available depending on the student’s funding and financial aid.

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Tuition: $3,997

Duration: 208 Hours

Students will have access to the program for 1 full year.

All course materials are included.

Prerequisites: HS diploma/GED, basic computer skills and familiarity with the internet

To learn more about ETI’s tuition and financial aid options, click here.

Course Outline

Required:

  • Students will investigate the requirements for becoming an Instructional Paraprofessional and the skills needed for classroom management, and instructing students. When taking this program, this course Paraprofessional's Training, must be taken first.

  • Students will explore child development from several different viewpoints including biological, cognitive, social, language, and peer and family relationships.

  • Students will review the basic math skills required for the skills assessments test as they explore ways to present math content to students of all levels.

  • Students will review the basic reading skills required for the skills assessments test as they explore ways to present reading content to students of all levels.

  • Students will review the basic writing skills required for the skills assessments test as they explore ways to present writing content to students of all levels.

Electives:

  • Students will identify their own learning styles and learn how to incorporate activities that appeal to a variety of learning styles in their course activities.

  • Students will explore how the Multiple Intelligences theory can be used to help identify students' strengths and weaknesses and help them to better learn any subject.

  • Students will go through the process of designing a unit of instruction from creating course objectives, course content and assessment.