Paraeducator Training

Support Students As They Learn

Paraeducators are a key part of our schools, helping students while working under the guidance of a licensed teacher. They support students in many places, such as:

  • General education classrooms
  • Special education settings
  • Computer and media labs
  • Lunchrooms and playgrounds
  • School buses

Paraeducators may also be called paraprofessionals, teacher associates, or teacher aides.

Hawkeye offers courses to help you earn a Paraeducator Generalist Certificate for working with K-12 students and a Paraeducator Area of Concentration: Early Childhood Prekindergarten through Grade 3.

Paraeducator Programs at Hawkeye

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In this program, you’ll complete the required coursework to earn your Paraeducator Generalist Certification from the State of Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

Classes:

2024–2025 Tuition: $1,615

Register as a Guest Student

You must complete the Pareducator Generalist (K-12) prior to beginning this program.

In this program, you will take the coursework required for the Paraeducator Area of Concentration: Early Childhood Prekindergarten through Grade 3 Certification from the State of Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

Classes:

2024–2025 Tuition: $1,391

Register as a Guest Student

Apply for State Certification

Apply online through the Board of Education Examiners (BOEE).

  1. From the navigation menu, select “License Types and Applications” and then “Apply for/Renew My License”.
  2. Review the Before You Begin... instructions and click the "I Agree" button to proceed.

Application Fee for Generalist Certification: $115

Program Contacts

Faculty Advisor

Last Names A–M

Jane Even
Main Campus
Black Hawk Hall 236
319-296-2329 ext.1431
Email Jane Even

Last Names N—Z

Emily Knutson
Main Campus
Black Hawk Hall 236
319-296-2329 ext.1558
Email Emily Knutson