Paraprofessional and Teacher Assistant Certification Course

Issued by Mental Core

The Special Education Paraprofessional Course prepares students with the skills to support K–12 students with diverse learning needs in classroom settings and includes preparation for the PRAXIS ParaPro exam required for certification and employment as a paraprofessional in schools. This course is an equivalent to 1 college-level credit in fields like Early Childhood, Education, Child Development Associate.

Type Certification
Level Intermediate
Time Hours
Cost Paid

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Earning Criteria

The earner of this certification has mastered the basic principles of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), confidentiality, and ethical responsibilities in school environments; completed structured preparation modules designed to support readiness for the PRAXIS ParaPro Assessment; and successfully passed the course’s final knowledge assessment demonstrating readiness to support teachers and students in special education settings. PRAXIS PARAPRO exam is offered upon course completion.