[Tate6]

I am wondering what qualifications, if any, are needed to find a job as a teacher aide or paraprofessional. I have been subbing as an aide for 12 years and working full-time as one for 4 years. I have attended seminars and taken online para classes and am currently licensed in Wisconsin.

Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated!! :D

Terry

[lockstock]

To be a teacher aide here you need no qualifications whatsoever. Obviously if you have some skills or experience that will help but training can be given too. I have worked in two schools - one where there was no training at all and the other where TAs are trained and well looked after. The pay is pitifully low for the valuable job they do. It's pot luck I'm afraid. I like to think my TA is happy though!!! AFAIK there is no para system over here. Good luck!