The Certificate of Completion Paraeducator/Educational Assistant is a one-year certificate that prepares students to work in public or private elementary and secondary schools. Paraeducators/educational assistants serve in positions for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. Emphasis is placed on competency-based skill development in child growth and development, classroom management, technology, individuals with disabilities, working with families, and basic instructional techniques.

Occupations:

-          25-9041.00 Teacher Assistants: Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Job Titles:

-          Teacher Assistant, Paraprofessional, Instructional Assistant, Special Education Teaching Assistant, Special Education Paraprofessional, Teacher Aide, Paraeducator, Teaching Assistant, Special Education Aide, Special Education Instructional Assistant

Program Costs:

-          Tuition and Fees: 

o   Total Credits: 47

o   US Resident:

-  Tuition: $3713

-  Fees:  Per Credit Fee: $987 + Per Course Fee: $390 = $1377

-  Distance Ed Fee: All distance education courses carry a $30 per course fee

-          On-Campus room and Board: $6,226 (double room)

-          Books and Supplies: Estimate of $100.00 per text book per class = $1,500.00

-          Other Costs: Background check - $3.00 if resided in Oregon for the past 18 months.  $3.00 plus fingerprinting cost, estimated at $70.00, if resided outside of Oregon in the past 18 months. Any additional fees charged by Chemeketa, as core classes are offered through Chemeketa online.

Completion/Completion Rates:

-          Number of Months to Complete: Nine

-          Number of Students who Completed Program : 0

-          Number of Students Completed within Normal Time: 0

Median Loan Debt (Amount Borrowed/Owed):

-          Title IV Loan Debt: $0

-          Private Loan Debt: $0

-         Admissions: www.socc.edu/admissions

For more information contact:
Laurie Potts, Childhood Education Director
Phone: 541-888-7336
Email: lpotts@socc.edu
Alternate Email: ece@socc.edu

Educational Student Support Services
Coos Bay Campus
Phone: 1-800-962-2838 or 888-7405
Email: advisingquestions@socc.edu

Curry County
Brookings Phone: 541.469.5017
Gold Beach Phone: 541.247.2741
Port Orford: 541.332.3023