Paraprofessional in Education Certificate: 36 Semester Hours
The Paraprofessional in Education Certificate is designed to give students the skills to serve in a support capacity within the education system. Paraprofessionals provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers in elementary, middle, and high school settings. The Certificate Program: Paraprofessional in Education aligns existing courses at Eastern with the requirements for the West Virginia State Paraprofessional Certificate. The Certificate requires a minimum of 36 credit hours. Students who intend to complete an Associate of Applied Science degree will follow the requirements for the A.A.S. in Individualized Career Studies degree.
Upon successful completion of the program the graduate will be able to:
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Respond to the heath and safety needs of children
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Assess children's growth and development
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Plan and implement children's routine within a classroom setting
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Arrange and manage learning centers
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Identify and implement positive discipline strategies that can be utilized by child care worker in the child care setting
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Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that provide learning through the child's level of communication, interest and imagination
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Plan developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children
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Identify and work with children with special needs within a variety of child care settings
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Demonstrate appropriate responses to nurture and develop positive self esteem in pre-school age children
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Communicate with parents and families
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Maintain records according to state and federal guidelines
