14 Del. Admin. Code § 1517-7.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 4, October 1, 2024

Section 1517-7.0 - Application Requirements for Issuance of a Paraeducator Permit

7.1 An applicant must disclose the applicant's criminal conviction history upon application for a Paraeducator Permit. Failure to disclose a criminal conviction history is grounds for denial of a Paraeducator Permit as specified in 14 Del.C. § 1219.

7.2 The Department will not process an application for a Paraeducator Permit until the applicant has submitted all of the required documentation.

7.3 For applicants who are applying for the Instructional Paraeducator Permit under subsection 3.1.1, the documentation in subsections 7.3.1 through 7.3.6 is required with the application.

7.3.1 Proof the applicant holds a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, if applicable.

7.3.2 Proof the applicant achieved the minimum score on the ParaPro Assessment as provided in subsection 4.1.1.1, if applicable.

7.3.3 Official transcript from the applicant's postsecondary institution, if applicable.

7.3.3.1 Electronic transcripts may be submitted by the Employing Authority or by the Applicant's postsecondary institution.

7.3.3.2 Sealed paper transcripts may be submitted.

7.3.3.3 The Department will not accept copies of transcripts.

7.3.4 Proof the applicant holds a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certificate issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, if applicable.

7.3.5 Proof the applicant holds an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) certificate issued by the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board.

7.3.6 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

7.4 For applicants who are applying for the Service Paraeducator Permit under subsection 3.1.2, the documentation in subsections 7.4.1 and 7.4.2 is required with the application.

7.4.1 Proof the applicant holds a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.

7.4.2 Additional documentation as required by the Department.

7.5 For applicants who are applying for reissuance of the Paraeducator Permit under subsection 6.1, the documentation in subsection 7.5.1 and 7.5.2 is required with the application.

7.5.1 Proof the applicant previously held a Delaware Paraeducator Permit that expired.

7.5.2 Proof the applicant has completed 15 Clock Hours of professional development in the 5 years preceding the date of the application.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1517-7.0

27 DE Reg. 526 (1/1/2024) (Final)