ParaTeach: Earn Your Degree While Working as a Paraprofessional
- A version of our traditional 2-year program designed specifically for paraprofessionals in partnered districts
- Allows you to keep your current job as a paraprofessional while completing the program
- Your work as a paraprofessional will count as a major portion of your student teaching hours
- Online coursework paired with in-district coaching and support
- Ideal for paras who want to advance their career and move into a full teaching role without stepping away from their current position
- Fall Start
Admission Requirements
- Completion of 60-66 hours of prerequisite requirements
- 2.75 GPA
- Admitted to Texas Tech
- Dispositions Interview
- Completed 12-15 hours coursework in content area
- Ability to pass background check
- English Language Proficiency
Benefits
- Earn a Bachelor’s in Education from Texas Tech University while staying in your community.
- Earn a Teaching Certificate through the nationally-awarded and accredited TechTeach program.
- Continue work as a paraprofessional with current district benefits.
- Your instructional paraprofessional experience will count as part of your clinical hours while supported by a Field Supervisor.
- Grow Your Own (GYO) Program Funding, if eligible.
- CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED:
- Elementary EC-6
- 4-8 ELAR
Contacts
Lindsay O'Pry
Assistant Director of Recruitment
liopry@ttu.edu
806-834-1311
Delaney Stallings
Undergraduate Recruiter
delaney.stallings@ttu.edu
806-834-0456
College of Education
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Address
Texas Tech University, College of Education, 3002 18th Street Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
(806) 742-2377 -
Email
educ.webmaster@ttu.edu