Make a difference
Teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. As an educational assistant (paraprofessional), you can make a difference by working directly under the supervision of a licensed classroom teacher to implement teacher-created lesson plans. You will likely work with small groups of students in the areas of reading or math as well as in one-on-one instructional settings. Some of the responsibilities you might have include tutoring in the content areas of reading, writing, math, and science; implementing teacher created plans in small group learning center activities; and offering technical support in the classroom.
Educational assistants/paraprofessionals are used in K-12 for reading, writing, and math at the elementary, middle school, and high school classroom settings. You may work in the regular classroom or in a special education classroom with students who require additional support. The program covers the needs of special education students as well as the general population.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate instructional support strategies for content areas.
- Implement developmentally appropriate practices to foster learning.
- Adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
- Use proactive classroom management techniques.
- Perform professional responsibilities.
- Incorporate the reflective process to promote professional growth.