Elementary Teacher Assistant Special Education

This course of study prepares the student with basic competencies to serve as an assistant in an elementary school classroom under the supervision of a credentialed teacher. Teacher assistants are also called: teacher aides, instructional aides, paraprofessionals, education assistants and paraeducators. This certificate of achievement is designed to provide a foundation of introductory but essential skills for students preparing for a career in education. Students completing this certificate may work as assistant teachers and can also continue on towards more advanced degrees to become credentialed teachers.

Annual job openings for teacher assistants in the Coachella Valley for teacher assistants is 56. We currently have over 200 students enrolled in the AA-T for Elementary Education. We anticipate approximately 25 completers when this program is offered.

Students completing the Elementary Teacher Assistant in Special Education Certificate of Achievement will be prepared to: 1-serve as an assistant in an elementary school classroom under the supervision of a credentialed teacher. 2-apply educational and developmental theories to elementary school classroom practices. 3-continue towards the AA-T Elementary Teacher degree. 4-take the Paraeducator exam.

ECE 010 Child Growth & Development 3 ECE 012 Child, Family & Community 3 ECE 017 Child Guidance 3 EDUC 001 Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching 3 ECE 033 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs in ECE Settings 3 ECE 035 Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs 3 ECE 037 Inclusion Practices in Early Childhood 3 ECE 027 English Language Learners in ECE 3 ENG 001A Composition 4 ENG 002 Argumentative Writing & Critical Thinking through Literature 4 MATH 040 Intermediate Algebra 4 CIS 010 Computer Literacy 4 SOC 004 Sociological Analysis/Critical Thinking 3 PS 001 Introduction To Government 3 BI 004 Elements Of Biology 4