(1) The board shall adopt requirements and policies for paraeducator subject matter certificates in special education and in English language learner that are based on the recommendations of the paraeducator work group established in chapter 136, Laws of 2014.

Terms Used In Washington Code 28A.413.080

  • Board: means the paraeducator board established in RCW 28A. See Washington Code 28A.413.010
  • Paraeducator: means a classified public school or school district employee who works under the supervision of a certificated or licensed staff member to support and assist in providing instructional and other services to students and their families. See Washington Code 28A.413.010
(2) The rules adopted by the board must include the following requirements:
(a) A subject matter certificate is not a prerequisite for a paraeducator working in any program;
(b) Paraeducators may become eligible for a subject matter certificate by completing twenty hours of professional development in the subject area of the certificate; and
(c) Subject matter certificates expire after five years.
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