PARAPROFESSIONALS / TEACHER ASSISTANTS

There is no state license required to be a paraprofessional / teacher assistant.

Please contact the Human Resource or Personnel department of the LEA or school system for employment information and opportunities.

For NCLB purposes in public schools, a paraprofessional is a teacher assistant.

Please visit School Personnel Support for information on the Qualifications for Paraprofessionals to be employed in a Title I school-wide program or targeted assistance program.

OTHER RESOURCES

North Carolina Association of Teacher Assistants (NCATA): NCATA promotes the important role of teacher assistants in the public schools, provides professional training opportunities, and works to improve salaries and employment security.

National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals: NRCP serves paraeducators; teachers; policymakers and administrators; other education professionals; occupational, physical and speech-language therapists; early childhood specialists; personnel developers in 2 & 4 year colleges and universities; and other stakeholders.