Career Opportunities

Are you interested in a career in education? Begin your pathway to a teaching career as a paraeducator! Paraeducator careers are in high demand in today's education sector, offering a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

Paraeducator careers provide an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while enjoying a rewarding and stable role in education. Our program is designed to help you succeed in this growing field. Take the first step toward your future as a Paraeducator by enrolling in our career exploration and test prep course today. Let us help you achieve your career goals and make a positive impact in education.

If you are seeking employment in a school district as a paraeducator (teacher’s aide, instructional assistant, etc.), pursuant to Education Code 45330, you must either possess an A.A. degree or higher, have two years of college (48 units), or pass an assessment of your knowledge and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics as appropriate to the responsibility of the position. In Marin County in order to meet this assessment requirement, MCOE administers the ParaEducator Proficiency Assessment (NCLB).  

• The assessment is comprised of four sections: Math, English Language Arts, Writing, and Ability to Assist in the classroom. The assessment is multiple choice and will be completed on a computer. Participants must pass the assessment with 70% or higher in order to receive verification of achievement.
• If a participant does not pass all or certain subjects on the assessment, they can retake only the subjects that were not passed.

For questions, or if a "reasonable accommodation" is necessary, please contact Kimberly Phetphadoung at kphetphadoung@marinschools.org or call (415)-499-5886 

Paraeducator NCLB Tutorial