New York

Department of Education

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Supplementary School Personnel and/or teaching assistant

Compliance with NCLB

• “Supplementary School Personnel” Replaces the Term "Paraprofessional" in Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Memorandum
  • http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/suppschpersonnel.htm
  • States that New York does not require a license or certification to perform the duties of a teacher aide, illustrating the difference in a teacher's aide and a Title I paraprofessional
• Field Memo #03-228
  • Explains federal mandated expectations
  • Establishes the New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills to fulfill testing option of NCLB, as well as Local Assessments, ParaPro, and ACT, or a tenure review
• Types of Certificates and Licenses
  • http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/typesofcerts.html#ta1
  • Three levels of Teaching Assistant Certifications are available (though not required)
    • Level I - Entry-level teacher assistants
      • Permits the holder to provide direct instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher
      • Valid for three years, renewable twice
    • Level II
      • Permits the holder to provide direct instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher
      • Valid for three years, not renewable
    • Level III
      • Permits the holder to provide direct instructional services to students under the general supervision of a licensed or certified teacher
      • Continuously valid with completion of the required professional development hours every five years
• Subpart 80-5 Requirements Relating to Teaching Practice and Specialized Credentials
  • http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/part80-5.html
  • Section 80-5.6. Supplemental school personnel
    • Defines the role and responsibilities of teacher aide, teaching assistant, Level I, II & III teaching assistant

Standards to Measure Professional Growth of Paraeducators

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Policy that Distinguishes Paraeducators Working with Special Education

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Resource Guide for Supervisors: Assisting Local Agencies in Supervision of Paraeducators Beyond NCLB Mandated Expectations

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Standards to Measure the Professional Growth of Teachers in a Position to Supervise Paraeducators

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