Paraeducator Requirements
Become a Paraeducator for Lawrence Public Schools
All Non-Title I Paraeducator and Tutor positions, and/or all Paraeducator and Tutor positions located in a Non-Title I building, ONLY require a high school diploma or GED.
All Title I Paraeducator and Tutor positions, and all Paraeducator and Tutor positions located in a Title I building (or district-wide), REQUIRE a minimum of 48 college credit hours, OR the successful completion of a state-approved Paraeducator Assessment.
All Title I Paraeducator and Tutor positions, and all Paraeducator and Tutor positions located in a Title I building (or district-wide), REQUIRE a minimum of 48 college credit hours, OR the successful completion of a state-approved Paraeducator Assessment.
For more information about taking the Paraeducator Assessment at our district offices, please email karen.henley@usd497.org or menglebr@usd497.org. The cost of the assessment is $45.
Title I buildings include:
Cordley
Hillcrest
New York
Prairie Park
Schwegler
Sunflower
Sunset Hill
Woodlawn
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us in Human Resources at 785-832-5000.