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The Para Pro Assessment provides an opportunity for people who want to work in a classroom as a Paraprofessional but who do not have a college degree or enough college credits to meet the requirements of the position. The computer administered test assesses a person’s knowledge of reading, writing, and math. It consists of 90 questions that must be completed within 2 ½ hours. For more information about the Para Pro Assessment click on the link below. For testing information see details below.

• ETS

• At Home Equipment Requirements and Registration 

• Video: What to expect for an At Home ParaPro Test

• Guide to the ParaPro At Home Test

Registration Fee: $55.00, payable only by credit card
Registration ID:  Original, valid, government-issued photo ID is required for identification purposes.
Registration Form: To register for an appointment for taking the Para Pro test in the Martin County School District click here.  Once you have paid the fee, you are registered for the test and only notified if there is no space remaining for that test date.

You MUST be on time for the test. If you are not on time, you will automatically be rescheduled for the next available scheduled Para test. Make up test sessions will not be added to the schedule.

Location: Martin County School District 
                 Stuart Learning Center Lab
1050 SE 10th Street
Stuart, FL 34996

The testing site is located next to J.D. Parker Elementary School.  To get to the lab from the parking lot of the Stuart Learning Center walk to the left around the back of the building and the lab is the first door.  

• Map to Stuart Learning Center Lab

If you have questions regarding the Para Pro test, please contact Vanessa Leyland. 

Phone: 772-219-1200, extension 30218
Email: leylanv@martinschools.org

To study for the Para Pro Assessment, click on the links below.

• ETS ParaPro

• Union Test Prep

How much does the Para Pro Test cost?
The cost of the Para Pro Test is $55.00, payable only by credit card.

How do I pay for the Para Pro Test?
Click here to fill out the registration form.  You will receive an email from the School Board of Martin County with a link for you to complete the payment by credit card.  

How long is the Para Pro Test?
Test takers have up to 2 ½ hours (two and one-half hours) to complete the test.

How many questions are on the test?
The Para Pro Test consists of 90 questions.

How do I know if I passed the test?
Test takers will receive their score in an unofficial report immediately after completing the Para Pro assessment. An official report will be mailed to you. For Martin County School District, effective October 3, 2022, the passing score on the Para Pro Assessment is 440.

When may I retake the Para Pro Test?
Click on this link to view the ETS Para Pro current test retake policy.  

Is the Para Pro Test administered in any foreign languages?
No, the test is only administered in English.  However, you may be eligible to an accommodation.  Click here to visit the ETS website for more information.  

Where do I go to take the Para Pro Test?
Stuart Center Learning Lab
1050 SE 10th Street 
Stuart, FL 34996

The testing site is located next to J.D. Parker Elementary School.  To get to the lab from the parking lot of the Stuart Learning Center walk to the left around the back of the building and the lab is the first door.