Please advise., I have recently done a special educatioal needs course?

Question

i want to go on and do a teaching assistant course do you think i can get a job while doing the course....as i do not have and experience. please advise as any one done this before

Answer 1

You could possibly get a job working as a paraprofessional in the school district or in a group home or residential services with adults.

Answer 2

it depends on the school district and thier specifications.

check online with a district and their job listings. It will usually say if there are certain specifications that are needed. Many times paraprofessionals do not need certifications to be an assistant.

Answer 3

Definitely try to get a job first, if the hours are commensurate with your coursework. In many cases, you need a high school diploma or GED and fingerprint clearance. For Title One schools, there will be a two years of college requirement, but most schools in a district aren't Title one.

You are definitely moving in the right direction by combining coursework and experience. If you find you aren't getting hired, you may want to volunteer in a few classes to bulk up your resume. Among the finest teachers I have ever known were classroom assistants first.