Texas Independent School District (ISD) Hiring Pathways
Because Texas delegates test cutoff policies to local school boards, check with your target district's Human Resources department. Major districts like Houston ISD, Dallas ISD, and Northside ISD frequently administer the ParaPro Assessment through regional Educational Service Centers (ESCs).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ParaPro passing score in Texas?
In Texas, qualifying standards are set at the local Independent School District (ISD) level under Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidance. Most major ISDs (including Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio) require a scaled score of 467 or 450 on the ETS ParaPro Assessment (Test 1755).
What are the TEA Educational Aide certificate levels?
Texas issues three tiers of Educational Aide certificates: Educational Aide I (high school diploma + district recommendation), Educational Aide II (15+ college hours or demonstrated competency), and Educational Aide III (30+ college hours and 3 years experience).
How do I satisfy Title I paraprofessional requirements in Texas?
Texas aides satisfy federal Title I requirements by obtaining an Educational Aide Certificate and demonstrating academic competence via: (1) passing the ETS ParaPro Assessment, (2) completing 48 semester college hours, or (3) holding an Associate degree or higher.