Ed Assistant
The Education Assistant Program is a comprehensive paraprofessional training program which offers an Intermediate Technical Certificate available in an online or classroom setting. Because of the various delivery methods, all paraprofessionals, even those located in isolated areas, will have access.
Gainful Employment data for this program may be found on the department web page: https://www.csi.edu/ge/EdAssistant
Upon successful completion of the Education Assistant program, a student will be able to:
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of professionals and paraprofessionals.
- Use technology to assist in teaching and learning activities.
- Apply effective instructional elements to assist teaching and learning in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of the educational environment on student learning, self-motivation, and positive social interaction to assist in creating a positive learning environment.
- Apply knowledge concerning communicative techniques to ethical situations designed to assist them in their professional relationships, including colleagues, parents, students, and other members of the community to support student well-being.
Program Application Required: Yes
Exit Requirement: Completion of ETS Praxis ParaPro Exam with a passing score of 460.
Sample Career Opportunities: paraeducators/teacher assistants