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ParaPro/WorkKeys Information

Federal Requirements for Paraprofessionals:

According to federal guidance, an instructional paraprofessional is required to meet the following requirements:

  • An Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours of coursework documented on an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher education; or
  • Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through the passage of a formal state assessment

Arizona accepts the following paraprofessional assessments:

  • ETS ParaPro Assessment 1-800-772-9476
    This paper and pencil exam is offered twice a year at the University of Arizona.
  • ACT Workkeys
    • This online exam is offered at Central Arizona College in Coolidge and will be administered by appointment only. Registration is required.
    • To set up an appointment call Dr. Jim Fedenia at (520) 494-6701.
    • This exam consists of 3 separate assessments which must all be completed to meet the requirements.
    • The following scores are required to pass each assessment (on a scale of Level 1-5):
      • Level 4 Applied Mathematics - Test results given that day.
      • Level 4 Reading for Information - Test results given that day.
      • Level 3 Writing or Business Writing - Test results within 1 week.
  • Master Teacher’s Para Educator Learning Network 1-800-669-9633

Due to budget constraints, TUSD is no longer offering the WorkKeys ParaPro Assessments within the District.

If you have any questions, please contact Mona in Human Resources at 225-6107.

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