For Paraeducator Applicants

What subjects are covered in the test?
The ParaPro Assessment measures your knowledge in reading, writing, and math.

What are the questions like?
The assessment has 90 multiple-choice questions

• Approximately two-thirds focus on basic skills and knowledge.
• The remaining one-third focus on applying skills in the classroom.

How long is the ParaPro test?
The test takes 2.5 hours to complete.

What is considered a passing score?
In order to be considered for employment, individuals must meet or exceed Washington’s qualifying score of 461.

I have a disability, are there accommodations that can be made?
"Testing accommodations are available for test takers with disabilities who meet ETS requirements.  To request a testing accommodation, you must register through ETS Disability Services and have your accommodations approved before testing.

How do I take the test?
There are 2 ways to take your ParaPro exam, either in a test center or remotely at home using Prometric’s ProProctor™ application.

To take the ParaPro test at home, you must have a computer with a camera, an internet connection and the ability to install a lightweight app (prior to the test event). You will be able to take the test online while a Prometric proctor is overseeing the examination process remotely.

Are there specific rules for taking the test from home?
At-home testing is:

• Taken on your own computer at home or another secure location
• Monitored by a human proctor online through ProProctor
• Available 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET (5 a.m. – 2 p.m. PT), Monday through Friday.

What is the cost of testing?
The test fee for the ParaPro Assessment is $85 and is charged to the test taker.

• ETS - ParaPro
• ETS - ParaPro Assessment Information Bulletin
• ParaPro Assessment Study Companion
• ParaPro Assessment Tutorial
• Teachers Test Prep - ParaPro Prep Resources
• ParaPro Practice Test
• https://www.youtube.com/ (Search ParaPro, or Parapro Assessment)

FAMILIARIZE yourself with the test before taking it. Read the information and look at the types of questions and the test format. READ the directions carefully.  Utilize the practice tests prior to taking the actual test.

CONSIDER all answer choices before marking one.

PACE your activities. Know the total number of test questions and time allowed for the entire test. Work rapidly without being careless. Don't spend too much time on difficult questions.

GUESS rather than not respond at all. There's no penalty or subtraction of points for answering a question incorrectly. You risk nothing by guessing, but if you don't respond, you lose the chance to raise your score by making an educated guess.

MARK your answers clearly, and give only one answer per question.

REVIEW your answers if you finish early. (ETS ParaPro)