Paraeducator Certificate

Location(s): Scott Community College, Muscatine Community College, Clinton Community College, Online

The Paraeducator Preparation Program prepares students for employment in K-12 school settings as paraeductors or teacher associates. The program combines college coursework with required practicum experiences in general education and special education classrooms. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to apply for the Paraeducator Generalist Certification through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

This state-approved, two-course program provides students with enhanced knowledge and skills aligned with the professional duties of paraeductors. The curriculum emphasizes essential skills for paraeducators to support student success, including classroom management, collaboration, effective communication, professionalism, and ethical decision-making in the classroom. Graduates of the program will be equipped to support teachers by contribuing to a safe classroom climate, assisting with a range of learner needs, supporting instruction, and engaging in postive, professional communication with students and fellow educators.

Students who complete the required coursework with the minimum of 2.0 GPA and complete practicum hours will be eligible to earn a Paraeducator Generalist Certificate. Additional requirements to enter the program can be found at Professional Licensure Information | EICC.

Program of Study

Term 1

EDU 213 - Introduction to Education Credit(s): 3.00
*Includes 40-hour practicum in K-12 seting
EDU 245 - Exceptional Learner Credit(s): 3.00
*Includes 25-hour practicum in K-12 special education setting

Term Total: 6.00 Credits

Upon completion of this program, students are eligible to apply for their Paraeducator License through the Iowa Department of Education.

Certificate Total: 6.00 Credits

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222, equity@eicc.edu or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: 303-844-5695. FAX: 303-844-4303; TDD: 800-877-8339 or Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov