Paraprofessional Educator (A.A.)
If you love working with children and want to make a difference in the classroom, Corban’s paraprofessional educator program is designed for you. This associate’s degree equips you to support teachers and students in a variety of school settings—whether assisting with classroom activities, providing one-on-one help to students who need extra support, or working in school libraries and offices. You’ll gain practical skills for instructional assistance, classroom management, and working with children of all abilities. Plus, your coursework will give you a head start if you choose to continue toward a bachelor’s in education.
Completion
2 Years
Credits
66
Major
Paraprofessional Educator
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Intro to Education
Explore the foundations of American education through a Christian lens. Study educational philosophy, history, governance, and licensure while completing civil rights and professional ethics certification. Ideal for freshmen pursuing teacher education, this course sets the stage for future classroom impact.
Observation Practicum I
Step into the classroom and see education from a teacher’s perspective. Complete 30 hours of hands-on observation and participation in a real classroom in either a Christian or public school setting.
Intercultural Communication & Teaching
Build cultural awareness and equity literacy to become an effective, responsive educator in today’s diverse classrooms. Learn strategies to teach and support students from all backgrounds while connecting theory to hands-on experience through a concurrent practicum.
The Developing Learner
Examine child and adolescent development across all domains—cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual, and more. Discover how learning theories shape practice and develop strategies to support the growth of diverse learners from preschool through high school.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
As a paraprofessional educator, you can make a lasting impact by supporting teachers and students in the classroom. Assist with instruction, classroom management, and student support in elementary and secondary school environments.
Career Opportunities
Many paraprofessional educators work closely with children who need individual learning support. Others work at the district level in more administrative roles.
- Instructional Assistant
- Behavioral Assistant
- Special Education Aide
- School Library Technical Assistant
Note: Individuals enrolled in this program may be required to pass a criminal background check in order to complete practicum requirements and to pursue professional licensure and career opportunities.
Featured Faculty
Dr. Jen Kleiber
Chair, School of Education & Counseling | Associate Professor of Education
jkleiber@corban.edu(503) 375-7079
