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Agriculture, Environment & Public Service
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional in the field. Study draft only.
Teacher Aide / Paraprofessional
6–9 mo full-time · 1350 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, applied math, professional communication, and career readinesschild and adolescent development across physical, cognitive, and social domainsclassroom management strategies and positive learning environmentsinstructional support techniques for diverse learnersfoundational special education law, terminology, and practiceliteracy and numeracy support methods and intervention strategiesbehavior intervention principles and data collectionsupervised practicum in an educational settingcapstone project integrating program learningexternship and worksite placement with a cooperating school or programpreparation for certification exams including the ParaPro Assessment
Course & assessment plan
11 courses · 1,350 clock hours · tuition $13,640 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| CPR/First Aid | Industry certification | American Heart Association / American Red Cross |
| ParaPro Assessment (ETS) | Industry certification | ETS |
| State Paraprofessional Certificate | State license | the state (or national) licensing board |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Education Support: Day Care / Child Care Provider → Teacher Aide / Paraprofessional → Early Childhood Education (preschool teacher)
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