Program Overview
Johnston Community College offers courses to help you meet the Johnston County Board
of Education's requirements for becoming a Highly Qualified (HQ) Teacher Assistant.
Whether you’re currently employed or looking for a new career opportunity, this training
will give you the skills needed to succeed in the classroom.
What You’ll Learn
These courses focus on essential skills for becoming an effective Teacher Assistant,
including:
- Classroom Management
- Discipline Strategies
- Exceptional Children (EC) Laws & Issues
- Technology & Computer Skills
- WorkKeys® Assessment Preparation
Our program is designed to meet the Johnston County Board of Education's requirements,
ensuring you become a Highly Qualified (HQ) Teacher Assistant. This status enhances
your employability within Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS).
Program Structure:
- Pathways to Teacher Assistant (48 hours)
- Content: Focuses on essential skills like classroom management, understanding Exceptional
Children (EC) laws, and basic computer proficiency.
- Format: Hybrid model with 3 hours of in-person instruction and 3 hours of online learning
each week.
- Registration Fee: $125 (Fee waivers available for eligible individuals).
- Teacher Assistant Training Level One (48 hours)
- Content: Delves deeper into classroom skills, including discipline strategies, effective
communication, and EC issues.
- Format: Hybrid model with both in-person and online sessions.
- Registration Fee: $130 plus CPR card cost.
- Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Pathways to Teacher Assistant course.
Highly Qualified (HQ) Designation:
Register for Available Courses
Courses will be listed when the next term begins. If you do not see the courses you
are interested in registering for, it is not available at this time.
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