Section R277-324-5 - Requirements for Paraprofessionals in Title I Schoolwide and Targeted Assistance Programs(1) A paraprofessional hired to work in Title I schoolwide or targeted assistance programs supported by Title I funds shall be a high school graduate or equivalent and shall meet at least one of the following requirements: (a) complete at least two years, or a minimum of 48 semester hours, at an accredited higher education institution;(b) obtain an associate, or higher, degree from an accredited higher education institution; or(c) satisfy a rigorous Board approved assessment that demonstrates:(i) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics; or(ii) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.(2) A paraprofessional shall satisfactorily complete a criminal background check consistent with Section 53G-11-402 and Rule R277-316.Utah Admin. Code R277-324-5
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-04, effective 1/22/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-22, effective 11/8/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-22, effective 11/7/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-20, effective 10/8/2024