Pathways to Teacher Assistant

HRD-3004-19P

The Pathway to Teacher Assistant (PTA) and TA Training Level One classes are designed to fulfill the requirement of the Johnston County Board of Education for the job of Teacher's Assistant for those individuals, employed or unemployed who need to become highly qualified or HQ.

Course Information

Course Description

The courses focus on the concepts of becoming an effective Teacher's Assistant studying subjects such as classroom management, discipline, issues and laws including those for children with exceptional needs (EC), computers, and more. The classes also teach the skills necessary to take the WorkKeys® assessment tests of Graphic Literacy, Applied Mathematics, and Workplace Documents. Upon completion of the 96-hours of coursework and the WorkKeys® assessments, candidates will be considered "highly qualified" and employable by Johnston County Schools. Students MUST successfully complete PTA before they can register for TA Training Level One.

Intended Audience

This course is offered for those who are interested in becoming a Highly Qualified Teacher's Assistant.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this CEU, students will be able to:

Course Outline

This 48 hour course was designed to provide participants with the first part of the certification to become a Highly Qualified Teacher Assistant.

Contact Hours

CEUs

4.8

Industry Standard, State, or National Certification

Not Available

Certification

CEU or in-service training hours

Website URL

CEU or in-service training hours Certification Details

Course relation to Certification

Part of the Continuing Education to Curriculum Articulation Agreement?

Course Prerequisites

None

Textbooks, Supplies and Additional Costs

Cost- $75.00
No textbook needed.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course

Students are encouraged to further explore resources utilized in the development of this course to further strengthen learning of various course topics.

Abilities and Skills Necessary to complete course/program

Technical Standards

Pre-Registration Requirements

No LATE registration accepted.

Student must provide an accurate email address. Log-in information will be sent to that email 3-5 days prior to the start of the class. If no email has arrived from JCC, email the Department Chair of the Education Programs to follow-up before the class begins. No refunds will be provided for failure to log in.

General Registration Instructions

Students must meet the Pre-Registration Requirements prior to course registration

Online Registration Tool
Locate "Search for (Key Word)" input field
Input desired course information
Click "SUBMIT"
Follow Prompts

Print Registration Form (PDF)
Complete form
Mail completed form and check to address on form

Print Registration Form (PDF)
Complete form
Present the form to the Registrar's office
Submit payment to the Cashier's office

Student Sponsorship (PDF)

Complete the following steps if your employer is to be billed.

Print and Complete Student Sponsorship Form (PDF)
Print and Complete Continuing Education Registration Form (PDF)
Mail both completed forms to address listed on top of Registration Form

For more information on registration

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

Tonia Padrick

Department Chair of Education Programs

(919) 209-2500

tdpadrick@johnstoncc.edu

Additional Documentation

Upcoming Courses

PTA/Pathway to Teacher Assistant - HRD-3004-20U

ONLINE
F - Health Sciences Building
F168 & Online

Dates/Times
05/11/2023 - 06/21/2023

Thursdays
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m

Section Code
HRD-3004-20U
Instructor(s)
Miller

Tuition
$125.00

Notes
For additional course information and fee-waiver registration form email Tonia Padrick at tdpadrick@johnstoncc.edu. Last day to register: May 4, 2023 - No LATE registration accepted.

Pathways to Teacher Assistant - HRD-3004-19F

Main Campus
HYBRID Class (meets 3 times on campus, work completed online) F - Health Sciences Building
F122 & online

Dates/Times
08/23/2023 - 10/17/2023

Wednesdays
5:30-8 PM (48 contact hours in 8-weeks)

Section Code
HRD-3004-19F
Instructor(s)
Miller

Tuition
$125.00

Notes
For additional course information and fee-waiver registration form email Tonia Padrick at tdpadrick@johnstoncc.edu. Must register by August 15, 2023 - No LATE registration accepted.