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• Must successfully complete the Ethics 360 Exam - https://www.gace.ets.org/ethics/register
• Degree:  Hold an associate's degree or higher in any subject from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) accepted accredited institution; OR
• Coursework:  Have completed two (2) years of college coursework (sixty {60} semester hours) at a grade of 'C' or higher at a GaPSC accepted accredited institution; OR
• State Approved Assessment:  Have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.  If eligibility is established through the assessment, the applicant must also hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.  Documents accepted to prove "highly qualified status" are:
• An official college or university transcript to verify completion of two years of college (60 semester hours/90 quarter hours towards a degree program), an Associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited and acceptable GaPSC institution.  Transcript copies are not accepted.
• Or, may show proof of a passing score on the GACE Parapro assessment by providing a copy of their official ETS/GACE Parapro Assessment score report with the application. Paraprofessionals employed by the Douglas County School System must be eligible for a valid State of Georgia Paraprofessional certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

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