- At least 19 years of age to serve students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
- Beginning January 1, 2023, you may qualify for the ELS-Paraprofessional license by meeting the requirements outlined below at age 18 but only may serve in prekindergarten through grade 8.
- One of the following required:
- Associate’s degree or higher
- 60 semester hours of coursework
- High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
- High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
- Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
- Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)
- High School diploma (or equivalent) or higher
- While working on an approval, educator must be fulfilling requirements for the full license
- Applications are available until June 30, 2025 and may not be renewed
- Para EC - WA.pdf
Support Staff
2/23/2024
Washington Academy
Hours: 7 hours per day
- At least 19 years of age to serve students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
- Beginning January 1, 2023, you may qualify for the ELS-Paraprofessional license by meeting the requirements outlined below at age 18 but only may serve in prekindergarten through grade 8.
- One of the following required:
- Associate’s degree or higher
- 60 semester hours of coursework
- High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
- High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
- Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
- Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)
- High School diploma (or equivalent) or higher
- While working on an approval, educator must be fulfilling requirements for the full license
- Applications are available until June 30, 2025 and may not be renewed
- Para EC - WA.pdf
Support Staff
2/23/2024
Washington Academy
Hours: 7 hours per day