Paras - You Can Become a Teacher
State Funded: Classified-to-Certified Partnership
Washington Needs Special Education Teachers...
and they're willing to pay for your education.
Ready to become a Special Ed Teacher?
City University of Seattle and its partners* invite
paraprofessionals in King, Snohomish, and Skagit County
schools to earn a bachelors degree and become dual-endorsed teachers (K-12 Special
Education with K-8 Elementary Education endorsements.)
Are You Eligible?
- Do you have an interest in teaching students with special needs in Washington?
- Do you have 3 or more years of full-time experience as a paraprofessional in a public school?
- Do you hold a transferable AA degree or higher?
- Have you passed (or can you pass) all sections of the WEST-B prior to admission?
The Details
- This 2-year, field-based program honoring the experience of paraprofessionals starts October, 2008
- Up to $16,000 in a “tuition offset” forgivable loan is available if you teach special education in Washington after graduation. ($8K for each 2 year commitment)
- CityU is a not-for-profit university that offers affordable tuition and work friendly class schedules
- Locations: Classes held at Skagit Valley College, CityU Everett, Seattle Public Schools, other King County sites contingent on enrollments
Click here to learn more!
*A partnership between City University of Seattle, Everett School District, Mt. Vernon
School District, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle Education Association, and the
Professional Educator Standards Board.
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