The Kern High School District provides testing certification in math, reading, and writing. The Paraprofessional Assessment is given each month, (except July and December). It is a computer-based exam consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions.
Effective January 1, 2022, the following policies, and procedures will be in effect for all Paraprofessional Assessments administered at the Kern High school District.
Time: 08:00 a.m. Test candidates should report no later than this time to be seated, log in and have identity verified. The assessments are timed and will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. It will take approximately two hours to complete the battery of three assessments.
Materials Needed
All examinees must have picture identification. Acceptable picture identification includes a California driver's license or I.D. card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, passport, military I.D. card, or government I.D. card. The examinees name, birth date, signature, and photograph must appear on the above or on some combination of the above. A temporary driver's license, social security card, or birth certificate is not sufficient to prove identification.
Assessment Dates:
August 27, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 15, 2026
November 19, 2026
January 14, 2027
February 18, 2027
March 18, 2027
April 15, 2027
May 13, 2027
June 10, 2027
*No assessments are given in July and December.
Reservations are required; however, if additional information is needed, call Kern High School District at (661) 827-3179.
