BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – State Schools Superintendent Kirsten Beisler says North Dakota high school students interested in pursuing a career in education will have the opportunity to take classes that will prepare them to teach in the classroom. announced that it has become so. Once you complete the course, you will earn the General Education Paraprofessional Certification, which will qualify you to work as a homeroom assistant and give you a head start in the education field.
Baesler highlighted the benefits of the certificate, noting that it allows students to gain valuable experience and stand out on job and college applications. “Achieving a general education paraprofessional certification gives students the opportunity to work in the classroom, explore teaching as a possible career, and see first-hand how a teaching career can have a profound impact on students. ” states the media release.
This certificate can be earned by completing two general education courses or a career and technical education course that focus on educational theory, methods, and practice. Students who pursue this path will have an advantage if they later choose to obtain a full teaching license.
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction offers several other paraprofessional certifications, including special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, and certifications to work with Title I instructors who provide additional reading and math support to students. I’m doing it.
In addition to these programs, the Department has been supporting the Paraprofessional to Teacher Pathway since 2020 with funding from the Federal COVID-19 Recovery Fund. The initiative covers tuition and other costs for paraprofessionals aiming to become qualified teachers, allowing them to continue working in schools while earning their qualifications. More than 220 professionals have successfully completed the program since its inception.
