Paraprofessional Education - Northwest State Community College

Paraprofessional Education from Northwest State Community College is a Campus Associate Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Paraprofessional Education Associate Degree program prepares individuals for instructional teacher assistant positions in Pre-K to grade 12 settings. The program was developed to meet the Ohio Department of Education standards for the Paraprofessional Associate License. This license meets the ?No Child Left Behind? guidelines for ?highly qualified? paraprofessionals. The curriculum integrates classroom and field experiences to provide the student with the opportunity to apply skills and techniques with multiple age groups. A student who wishes to be recommended for the Paraprofessional Associate License must meet the criteria of the program as stated in the student handbook. Students must also show completion of standard first aid training, community CPR, common childhood illness recognition and child abuse and neglect training through additional college courses or approved community providers to be eligible for licensure. Program Learning Outcomes Students who complete the Paraprofessional Educator program will: 1. Graduates know and understand the principles of learning and child development in order to assist the classroom teacher. 2. Graduates assist teachers in creating learning environments that promote high levels of student learning and achievement. 3. Graduates assist in the implementation of instructional strategies that accommodate various learning styles, intelligences, and exceptionalities. 4. Graduates assist teachers with the implementation of varied assessment tools. 5. Graduates collaborate and communicate with students, parents, other educators, administrators, and the community to support student learning. 6. Graduates demonstrate an understanding of the importance of professional growth, ethical conduct, and involvement as an individual and as a member of a learning community. View more details on Northwest State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.