In compliance with the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) the Mukilteo School District would like to inform you that you may request information about the professional qualifications of your student’s teacher(s) or instructional paraprofessional(s) [ESSA Section 1112(e)(1)(A)].
The following professional qualification information may be requested pertaining to your child’s teacher(s):
The following professional qualification information may be requested pertaining to an instructional paraprofessional instructing your child:
Paraeducators must be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, (for more detailed information on what is considered equivalent, please read the FAQ (document).
In addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following:
Note: Paraprofessionals must work under the supervision of a certified teacher. In schools that operate a schoolwide program, all paraprofessionals must meet professional qualifications. In a Target Assistance program, only paraprofessionals instructing Title I intervention, under the direct supervision of a certificated teacher, must meet the above qualifications.
If you wish to request information concerning your child’s teacher’s and instructional paraprofessional’s qualification, please contact Rebecca Oren at 425-366-3200.