advice for becoming a para

Hi, I'm just beginning to look into para jobs. Does anyone have any advice for attaining employment? For instance, what might be important to show in a cover letter when applying for a para job? What are employers hoping to find?

Thanks, Josh


Glad to hear you are applying

Glad to hear you are applying for paraeducator job. I think this job is amazing since it helps the children to develop their skills. You can check Iowa Department of Education and Kirkwood Community College, and its online programs . I guess they will help you out.

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Josh: Here are some thoughts

Josh:
Here are some thoughts from teacher and blogger Abby Twyman (with my own comments) about qualifications for a good paraeducator:
http://thedemandingclassroom.com/2009/11/job-qualifications-paraeducator/

Richard Finegan www.paraeducatorcentral.com www.readerswithautism.com www.thedemandingclassroom.com

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