A paraprofessional educator, also known as a teacher’s aide, supports the teacher in the classroom by working one-on-one with students, organizing activities, and providing assistance. They are not licensed to teach but can help struggling students and provide a safety backup for the teacher. However, they should not be given administrative tasks outside of their […]
Paraprofessional testing is required in the US for teacher assistants to meet federal guidelines. The ParaPro assessment is the most common test, measuring basic skills and their application. Passing the test allows certification as a paraprofessional. Other fields have varying licensing requirements. The paraprofessional test is a way to become certified as a professional assistant. […]
The Paraprofessional Assessment tests general skills in math, reading, and writing for practitioners. The standardized test has 90 multiple-choice questions, with 30 questions for each content area. The test can be taken in paper and pencil or online, and scores are based on correct answers. The reading section focuses on analyzing passages and graphs, while […]
