Requirements - First Issuance
Completion of a an approved paraeducation certification program and verification of high school completion or equivalence.
Term
5 years
Authority
Student assistance - not leading any direct instruction
Renewals
3 renewal credits and the mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse.
OR
Verification of a Master's degree or higher, at least 10 years of PK-12 licensed experience, and the mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse. Substitute experience may count as years of experience if an individual is able to verify at least 91 days of substitute experience per year of experience.
Other Information
Optional in most settings.
Approved Paraeducator Preparation Programs and Certifying Official
Educational Licensure Office & Staff Directory
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office Location:
701 E Court Ave, Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50309
