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Paraprofessional Testing (ACT WorkKeys)

Take the first step toward your career as a paraprofessional

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To become a paraprofessional in the state of Illinois, you must hold a Paraprofessional Educator License (PARA). If you do not have an associate degree or 60 credit hours from a regionally accredited school, you will need to pass the WorkKeys Paraprofessional Exam as part of the licensing process.

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About the Exam


The WorkKeys Paraprofessional Exam costs $60 and includes two separate subject areas: Workplace Documents and Applied Math.

  • A score of 4 or higher is required to pass each section.

  • Each section begins with a 10-minute tutorial and two practice questions.

  • A four-function calculator is provided for the math section.

  • The full exam takes approximately 2 hours (55 minutes per section).

Please note: Should you need to retake a section, you are eligible to do so for up to 30 days after your initial testing date. The cost to retake a single section is $30.00. To schedule a retake, please call our office at (815) 636-3060 or email mglenn@roe4.org.

To take the exam, please bring:

  • A valid, government-issued photo ID

Visit the ACT WorkKeys Preparation Site for helpful tools to prepare for the WorkKeys exam.

Need to take the test in Spanish? Email mglenn@roe4.org or call our office at (815) 636-3060. 

Necesita tomar el examen en español? Envíe un correo electrónico a mglenn@roe4.org o llame a la oficina a (815) 636-3060.

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