(1) To attain the paraeducator special education subject matter certificate, the paraeducator must complete twenty continuing education credit hours of training that meet the learning objectives of the course outline as described in WAC 179-15-060;

(2) Training for the certificate must include the training competencies that align with WAC 179-15-050;

(3) A professional growth plan may not be completed to attain the special education subject matter certificate; and

(4) The paraeducator shall be responsible for completing filing requirements with the superintendent of public instruction, in accordance with WAC 179-01-020, the completion of the special education subject matter certificate.