About this role
A Paraprofessional Educator certificate from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) is required to be employed as a paraprofessional. You can qualify for this certificate in 1 of 2 ways:
- 1. Have earned at least 60 credit hours of college coursework above the remedial level with a grade of “C” or better at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution. These credits do not have to be education related. An official transcript reflecting proof of credits from the college or university is required.
- 2. Passing the GACE Paraprofessional Exam which can be registered for on this website.