What are the job prospects for a person with an associate's degree as a paraeducator or instructional assistant?
www.nsbsd.org >Contact Info >Phone Directory >Personnel assistant (classified) Answer The requirements for ParaEducators are that you have at least an Associates Degree, or 2 years of college. If not, you must pass a core competencies test. These are federal requirements, from the No Child Left Behind Act passed by Pres. Bush. The pay scale for the school district here is from $9.41 to $11.92 per hour for a ParaEducator. You should be able to check your areas employment postings for their pay rates, every district varies. One way you can get to know potential employers is by getting on your districts substitute list.