ParaPro Assessment
Paraprofessional educators generally assist teachers in the classroom, supervise students outside of the classroom, or provide administrative support for teaching.
About the Exam:
The ParaPro Assessment is for candidates who have fewer than 60 credit hours of course-work and want to work in Special Education or Title I schools in Missouri. The Paraprofessional test covers reading, writing, and mathematics.
The (ETS-PRAXIS) ParaPro Assessment is a general aptitude test for prospective and practicing paraprofessionals that measures your:
- Skills and knowledge in reading, writing, and math
- Ability to apply those skills when assisting in classroom instruction
Please visit the Missouri DESE website for more information on requirements for Paraprofessionals to work und er the direct supervision of a certified teacher to provide instructional assistance.
The ParaPro Assessment is administered in English only. Your total appointment time is approximately 3 hours.
Cost:
The ParaPro Assessment exam and proctoring fee is $75.00. Fee is payable online and due at the time of the appointment.
Registration and Scheduling:
To schedule an appointment, please register for the exam using the button below. Appointments are available weekly. You will receive an email confirmation of the appointment.
If you don't pass the ParaPro Assessment, you must wait 28 days before you can retest. You must complete the registration process and submit payment again to retake the exam.
On test day:
- Bring a valid governmental ID. Acceptable forms of identification include the following:
- Driver's license with photograph and signature
- Passport with photograph and signature
- Passport Card (must be accompanied by valid supplemental ID)
- State or Province ID card (including those issued by motor vehicle agencies)
- National identification with photograph and signature
- Military identification with photograph and signature
- Locked storage is available on-site for personal items now allowed in the testing center
Requesting Accommodations
Candidates can request reasonable accommodations for the ParaPro Assessment exam. Please visit ParaPro Testing Accommodations website page for more information.