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I'm interested in becoming a paraprofessional - 7/10/2006 11:13:47 PM

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I'm 49 years old and ever since I was a young child, all I ever wanted to do, was teach. Unfortunately life got in the way and I became a well paid secretary for about 20 years. I had a late life baby and now have a 9 year old. Next year she starts middle school and I want to return to work -- but this time, I want to go after what my heart always wanted -- to teach. I don't have a college degree, but I do have about 30 credits from many years ago. I would be happy if I could become a teaching assistant, but don't have the resources - time and money - to go back to school full time. My main interest is teaching grade school. I called a few school districts today to find out what requirements are expected for an assistant teacher. I was told that I needed a teaching degree for that position.

After searching the web, I found that NYC has programs for a midlife career change to teaching. Does Nassau or Suffolk county have anything comparable? Can anyone give me a suggestion to get me on the right path. Do you know of any school districts that don't require a college degree to become a paraprofessional? Any advice you can give would be so appreciated. Thank you.

Feel free to email me at rogandro@optonline.net Thanks again.

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RE: I'm interested in becoming a paraprofessional - 7/20/2006 9:40:48 PM

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Try finding out about the assistant certification test.. that is what u might need. U can go on some state websites and U can maybe ask one of the school districts you are looking at for some information.. Hope this helps. Good Luck

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RE: I'm interested in becoming a paraprofessional - 8/30/2006 3:25:08 PM

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You need to take NYSTAS test go to www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert or new york state department of education website it will tell you step by step or www.nysut.org or com

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RE: I'm interested in becoming a paraprofessional - 3/16/2008 2:26:47 AM

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If you want to become a paraprofessional you really need to check out http://procareers.us/

The company is called procareers counseling. This was listed as one of the most accurate job manuals in 2007

They released a guide that tells you exactly how to get hired even after they stop accepting applications.

This goes to show you that there really is a way around everything..Great site

How to get hired or become a paraprofessional/ teacher's aide

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