how do i teach in public school as a paraprofessional?
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You aren't supposed to teach as a paraprofessional in public schools.  You are supposed to assist the actual classroom teacher in lessons.  Atleast, this is the way it works in NY.
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Little mom,\n\n  Not knowing your qualifications it's hard to tell you how to get a job. Obviously you have a child to care for. For the child's sake I don't reccommend getting off of public assitance without first getting a secure job.\n\n  The one job that most folks with some education can get is a teaching job. Most public schools need substitute teachers and, depending on your state, the pay would not be excellent, perhaps not too much more than your public assistance, but it would be money you earned and could lead to further employment. You may even qualify for a program that would pay for your classes to fully qualify as a teacher.\n\n  Data entry is not a specialty that I'm very familiar with, but in my experience that sort of employment is mostly done by secretaries.
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Sure, go for it!  You'll learn a lot of tricks that you can use when you're able to find a job as a regular education teacher.  Who knows, maybe you'll decide to stay in special ed!
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It probably depends on what you want to teach (early childhood, adolescent/ young adult- business education, middle grades-another subject area).  You may want to start by spending some time subbing to see if you really do like it and which age group you want to work with.  You will eventually need to become a certified teacher but there are a few approaches you can take: \n1. Start by going to the Ohio department of education website and seeing what their requirements are.  Your options are usually through a college, through a district, or through the state department of ed.  If you apply directly to the state (it usually takes a long time) they will tell you you need to complete certain classes, take certain tests (such as Praxis), and gain field experience in a classroom as a (student) teacher.  \n2.  Look at local colleges with teacher education programs.  If you want to do business ed or another secondary subject area for which you already have most of the undergraduate classes (equivalent to a major in that subject area) you  might be able to do it through a post-bac program or a MAT.  A MAT gets  you a masters in education and certified at the same time and many of them are organized to run in the evenings so you can continue working until you get near to student teaching.  For early childhood education, it would probably take you longer but you would need to look at similar options. \n3.  Look at local schools.  If any need a business education teacher but have no certified person applying they could consider you.  You would get an emergency certificate and have to work toward certification (evening and summers) while you were already employed as as teacher.  \n4.  In areas with real teacher shortages, they sometimes have alternative programs to get people quickly into the schools.  Keep your eyes open (look at school district websites, the department of education website, etc.).  \n5.  Most private schools (and charter schools in some states) are not required to hire certified teachers.  The pay isn't as good but the environment sometimes helps make up  for that.  \n\nGood luck.
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I assume you are in the USA? I am a teacher in Australia and have tried this here: Several methods worked for me, mabe they will for your too.\n\n1 Through Official Channels\nIntroduce yourself to the education authority in the areas you want to do business. Pester their public relations officer for an interview and come equiipped with references to: Substatiate your good character (police clearances etc to prove you are not a criminal.) and references to confirm the value of your product/service to the teachers AND the students (target both here).\nRemember all you are after is the authorities approval - you won't get it but conversely, their failure to stop you approaching teachers, amounts to an endorsement by default. What you are after is being able to approach Principals and say honestly that the Authorities are aware of your actions. (Kind of a default reference)\n    If you are extremely lucky, and sufficiently impress the Education Authority's representative, they can supply you with a list of facilities that fit your market, so be specific what type of schools etc. you want access to.If they don't - don't panic - read on . . . \n\n2. Professional Development\nThis is a totally different marketing strategy - you want access to teachers proffessional development meetings. This will come through the Principal personally and you will address a staff meeting. To win this one you need to use the "Snowball Effect" - you win one Principal over, then after you have addressed that meeting you use that as a reference for approaching the next principal. Now your credibility has increased 100% - repeat the whole process again. After each seminar/meeting, ask the Principal if he would "have any objections if you used him as a reference". The wording there is vital - you want a "Yes" from someone who cant get through the workload they have now - so you don't want them to feel they have to do anything extra, that you'll do the work and all they have to do is say yes.\nAfter a dozen or so successes, the professional grapevine will market your seminars if they truely are value for money.\n\nHere teachers have a Gazette that is used to advertise vacancies. This tells you the school, address, Principals name and phone number - for you it could be a goldmine if you can get one (hint - even an old one that the staff at a school doesn't value any more :-)
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Get better teachers.  \n\nBy the way, didn't you know what teachers made prior to becoming one.  If the answer is no, you support my position that teachers aren't all that bright.  If the answer is yes - be quite about it.\n\nFACT 1 The ones we have now scored the lowest on college entrance exams of ANY profession.\n\nFACT 2 On an hourly basis, teachers are among the highest paid for those with only a 4 year degree. \n\nFACT 3 Teachers work less than 3/4  the number of hours as the rest of the work force.\n\nI think you should consider yourself lucky for what you have and instead of putting energy into getting more money, put that same energy into becoming a better teacher.\n\nIF YOU CAN READ THIS, THANK YOUR PARENTS FOR IT IS MORE THAN LIKELY THEY WHO GAVE YOU THE LOVE OF READING, NOT YOUR TEACHER.
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In the United States:\n\nFirst of all, go to your local school district(s) and find out the minimum education requirements for you to become an Educational Assistant, or a Substitute Teacher. This varies district by district, and usually depends on supply and demand... the harder it is to find people, the lower the standards. \n\nAs soon as you have enough credits through your teacher prep program to be hired, apply and get into the classroom as staff or as a Substitute. Actual long-term classroom experience with the full responsibility of staff, is much more valuable than practicums and student teaching. There is always extremely noticable differences between first-year teachers who substituted or were aides first, and those who weren't. It also looks darn good on a resume.\n\nAs a substitute, you will have flexible hours to be able to fit work around your coursework.\nAs an aide, you may only be able to take classes part-time, but you do count as a full-time employee, and may qualify for the district's continuing education financial support for staff and teachers, especially if the district or school is "Title 1." The district may pay your way for your education...which means you don't have the headache of student loans.\n\nIf you have the time, also volunteer with kids... school-site tutoring, scouts or other organizations, etc. Once again, plump up that resume.\n\nSecondly, go to your nearest university, and enroll in their teacher preparation program. However, not all teacher prep programs are even adequate... if you don't feel you're learning what you need to, shop other nearby universities, and relocate if you have to. \n\nOnline training is not good for your starting degree. The first introduction you have to theory, methods, curriculum design, classroom management techniques, etc., you need that face-to-face discussion in class to build your skills effectively. Online coursework is only really good for continuing professional development after you are a full teacher.\n\nTo finish your training and become a full teacher, you will need:\n--at least a Bacchelaureate (4-year) Degree in Education\n--to pass your state's Teacher Competency tests in Basic Skills, General Knowledge, Professional Knowledge, and your area of specialty\n--to pass a complete background check through local and state police, and the FBI\n--to meet any additional licensure requirements (varies from state to state)\n--to complete the state licensure process (paperwork submission), and apply to any and every district in the area in which you want to live...and make sure each school site principal also has a copy of your resume\n\nGood luck!
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Get a teacher that will work only with you.Most public libraries offer this kind of service.
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If you have spoken to the principal and a representative at the central office I would next go to a school board meeting and sign up to be on the agenda. Most school board meetings are public and have a sort of open mike portion where parents and other community members can be heard. If that doesn't work I would call the State Department of Education and find out who investigates unprofessional practice in schools. In my state it is an independent commission called the professional practices commission and a link to it is required by law to be on the front page of the State Department of Education Web Site. Good luck. The other advice you have been given is pretty good too. Another important resource is the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of the Federal Department of Health and Human Services. They will take you very seriously.
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Think about the alternative certification route. In our area the state holds a conference for the public about twice a year and shows people how to become teachers. Do a search for alterantive certifications for teachers in your area and good luck and God Bless.\n\nThere may even be granst for you, see the Texas link in my sources.
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Follow your teachers' instructions. \nBe polit and courteous.\nArrive on time and attend regularly.\nComplete your homework/coursework and meet deadlines.\nListen carefully.\nTake an active part in lessons by asking/answering questions and completing everything set.\nRead around your subjects to broaden your knowledge and understanding.\nAbove all try your best!
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my dear friend!\nThe jof of a teacher is very much demand in all schools begaining from primary section to the high schools. \n1- First u complete your Bachelor in Education from any institution. only after that u can  join any school \n2- u can even join a school, and during this period, u can do BEd by correspondance courses offered by open universities\n3- Having this BEd degree, u will certainly get more salary, \nApply at all boards in your area and see what they require. As there are forms to fill out, go in person. Fill out the forms. Ask for an appointment with personnel or superintendent
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I have taught in three private schools, so here's my two cents.\n\n1. What is your educational philosophy?  In other words, explain your views on how students learn, what they ought to learn, and  how curriculum should meet their needs.\n\n2. What are the most important tools of learning?\n\n3.  What do you believe about individual learning styles?  How should teachers implement them in their classroom, in order to better meet the needs of each student?\n\n4. What is the role of a teacher?  What is the role of parents in their children's education?  \n\n5.  What is the role of administration?  \n\n6.  If there is a complaint against a teacher, what is the director's role in aiding reconciliation?  (In other words, do they first back up the teacher, requesting that the parent take their complaint directly to the teacher first, before seeking help?  While that's uncomfortable, it is the best and most respectful way to bring about positive change.)\n\n7.  Why do you love education?\n\n8.  What are your goals for this institution?  What impact would you hope to make?  What legacy would you hope to leave?\n\n9.  What are your strengths?  What are your weaknesses?  How do you work with your weaknesses to bring about something good?\n\n10.  How would you approach conflict?  (This one is an important one.  Conflict always happens.  It's how we deal with it that makes or breaks us.)
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Start with PTA meetings or through your school itself.  Ask families you know to help through word of mouth.  That's a quick way of starting.
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I taught in an inner city school my first three years of teaching. I could not afford a car so I took the job as it was in walking distance to my home. Around the middle of my second year I realized that I loved my job! The only reason I left was due to marriage and relocating. \n I want to make it clear that teachers in a high need school need to be MORE qualified! They are a special breed of people who are willing to give of themselves.They find themselves spending longer hours at the work site. They also will need to be prepared to supply some basic comforts for their students such as snacks, tissues and supplies as the parents are not able to do this and the school is on a tight budget. \nMost of the  children have learning problems "up the kazoo". This may be due to poor nutrition,or mothers who took drugs, used alcohol and smoked during pregnancy. You will find yourself working with many specialists. The reading teacher, speech pathologist, math specialist, physical therapist, and possibly an audiologist quickly become your new best friends and colleagues.\nThey will mentor students who have many emotional, physical  and social problems. It comes with the job. The school psychologists, social workers and pediatricians become not only their advocate but yours also!  It is harder to teach these children as they usually are not socially aware of the world.\nAll in all, however, I look back with great pleasure on those years. I truly believe I made a difference! \nSo to answer your question-- Why would one teach in a high need school. ? You do it because you truly want to.\nThose teachers who go into this type of teaching solely because they want loans paid off soon fall by the wayside. \nCheck out this link for some interesting reading.\n\nhttp://www.successinhighneedschools.org/journal/
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Contact your school district's centralized special education department, and ask them.\n\nIf they are organized like my school district, the school site principal (or department head for central office services aides) provides the administrative supervision (hire/fire, evaluations, etc.).
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You might consider going to a school district and offering to get alternative certification to teach at the elementary level (I wouldn't wish middle or high school teaching off on even a rabid dog that had bit me!), say 4th or 5th grade.  In those two grades teachers sometimes partner and switch classes back and forth (that is one will teach math and science while the other teaches social studies and English).  You'd be a real asset as an elementary teacher with those special writing skills.