• ASD Paraprofessional Educators 

    Paraeducators are technicians who serve alongside teachers and other professional educators, "just as their counterparts in law and medicine are designated as paralegals and paramedics."

    What's New

    The Anchorage School District is working towards growing apprenticeship opportunities. One potential pathway is the teacher apprenticeship. A teacher apprenticeship program offers a pathway for aspiring educators to earn their teaching certification while gaining hands-on classroom experience under the guidance of experienced mentor teachers, all while remaining employed. This "earn while you learn" model is a direct pathway to a teaching career without having to leave the workforce to attend school. 
     

    What's Next

    We are surveying ASD paraprofessionals to learn 1) if you want to become a teacher, and 2) what prior education you may have completed. 
     
    Please complete this optional survey to help us better understand your interests and let us know if you'd like us to follow up with you about this exciting new pathway to becoming a teacher.
     

    Link for Survey 

     
    This optional survey closes on Thursday, September 4th.  

    Questions? Please email asdparapro@asdk12.org 
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  • Master Teacher Platform

  • Special Education Supports for Paraprofessionals

  • English Language Learners Paraprofessional Supports

  • Out of District Professional Learning Opportunities