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!

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!

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!)


Paraprofessional Certification Course Requirements
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma. If you do not have a diploma, join our High School Equivalency class!
- Computer + internet access.
- Live in Indiana.
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.

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!