Prepare for a career in K-12 education with a free paraprofessional certification

What is a Paraprofessional?

Paraprofessionals are teacher assistants. This free, online, ten-week course prepares you to work with students in a K-12 setting in Indiana.

Why be a parapro?

  • In-Demand Career: Indiana schools are now hiring!
  • Earning Potential: Typical pay is $12-$23/hour
  • Flexible Schedule: Work during school hours or before/after school
  • Fun: A rewarding job working with children!
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Thank you for your interest in Indy Reads’ Paraprofessional Service Certifications!

To learn more and apply for our Paraprofessional Service Certification, please call (317)-384-1496 or email info@indyreads.org.

Thank you for choosing Indy Reads!

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I think education is important. I’m Black; I’m a woman; and I come from the inner city. I don’t think you can do a lot of things in life if you don’t have education behind you. In five years, I definitely want to have my own childcare center. Early childhood education is like the foremost important education, because it kind of sets the foundation of where you can go.

— Kierra D., Paraprofessional Certification Graduate 

About our free online Paraprofessional Certification Course

Complete five hours of online coursework each week. 

  • Learn reading, language, and math skills needed to pass the parapro certification exam. The exam must be taken in-person at a testing center.
  • Gain classroom management and teaching skills.
  • Complete most work on your own schedule. You will also meet online with your instructor and other students for one hour weekly (Friday evenings or Saturday mornings: your choice!)
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Paraprofessional Certification Course Requirements

More about the Paraprofessional Certification Course 

  • Upon completion of the program, Indy Reads will pay the testing fee for the participant.
  • Indy Reads will also offer career counseling, resumé writing assistance, and development of soft skills like preparing for a job interview, email etiquette, conflict resolution, and problem-solving. 
  • Curso de Asistene di Maestro(a) en inglés. Muchos trabajos disponibles para hablantes bilingües español + inglés.
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Earn Your Paraprofessional Certification with Indy Reads!

For more information about Indy Reads’ Paraprofessional Certification classes, call (317) 384-1496 or email info@indyreads.org.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

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