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Education Resources Article

Paraprofessional Jobs in Ohio: Requirements for Teacher's Aides

Paraprofessional jobs in Ohio are an important part of the education system. Consequently, the state of Ohio and the federal government want to be sure paraprofessionals are qualified to perform their roles effectively.

Since the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, standards for paraprofessional jobs in Ohio have changed. Dynasty Education, the leading education and career resource website, has gathered the important information about paraprofessional jobs in Ohio onto this one, simple page.

State Requirements for Paraprofessional Jobs in Ohio

Ohio gives state permits for paraprofessional jobs in Ohio. Requirements vary by type of certificate pursued:1, 2

One Year Educational Aide Paraprofessional Jobs in Ohio

Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent.
School applies for certificate on behalf of employee.
Certificate valid for one year.

Four Year Educational Aide Paraprofessional Jobs in Ohio

Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have 2 years of experience as One Year Educational Aide.
Certificate valid for four years.

Educational Aide / ESEA Qualified Paraprofessional Jobs in Ohio

Must meet federal NCLB standards (see next section).
Allows educational aide to work in NCLB funded schools.

Federal Requirements for Paraprofessional Jobs in Ohio

Federal requirements for paraprofessional jobs in Ohio apply to instructional paraprofessionals who work in NCLB funded school districts. All Ohio paraprofessionals with instructional assistance duties must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and meet one of the following standards:3

Complete 2 years of study (48 semester credit hours or 72 quarter credit hours) at an accredited college or university OR
Earn an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR
Pass the ParaPro assessment with a score of 456 or better.

By achieving the federal standards, applicants meet the legal requirements for all instructional paraprofessional jobs in Ohio.

Resources for Paraprofessional Jobs in Ohio

To learn more about paraprofessional jobs in Ohio, visit:

Ohio Department of Education � http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDefaultPage.aspx?page=1.
No Child Left Behind Website � http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml.
Dynasty Education � www.dynastyeducation.com.

Accredited Training Programs for Paraprofessional Jobs in Ohio

Many paraprofessionals prefer to complete online paraprofessional programs for extra flexibility in meeting legal requirements. Accredited schools that offer paraprofessional degree programs and continuing education classes are:

University of Phoenix � Associate of Arts in Paraprofessional Education.
Kaplan University � Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies / Educational Paraprofessional.

Prospective students may request more information by clicking on any above program of interest and submitting the information request form. Additional links to paraprofessional training programs and resources can be found at Dynasty Education, the leading education and career resource website.

Melissa Garvey
Dynasty Education Staff Writer
January 12, 2007

References:

1. American Federation of Teachers. (revised June 2, 2006). Paraprofessional Certification. Retrieved January 8, 2007, from http://www.aft.org/topics/para- certification/status.htm.

2. Ohio Department of Education. (last modified October 13, 2006). How to Earn Licensure in Ohio: Educational Aide Permits and Monitor Permits. Retrieved January 12, 2007, from http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx? Page=3&TopicRelationID=1283&Content=19172.

3. Education Commission of the States. (updated July 2006). Ohio: Paraprofessional Certification and Licensure Requirements. Retrieved January 12, 2007, from http://mb2.ecs.org/reports/Report.aspx?id=716.