Job Title: NAEYC Preschool Paraeducators
Job ID: 4784
Location: Mary Morrison Early Childhood Development Center
Applicants: Qualifications: Possess one (1) of the following:
1. Completed two years of college credit (60 credits total); or
2. Hold an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
3. Passed the ParaPro/ParaPathways Assessment
AND possess one (1) of the following:
1. A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent or
2. 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education or
3. Willing to obtain through required online training courses with 12 months
Additional Qualifications:
1. Ability to work with children with multiple needs
2. Capacity to implement lessons written by the Special
Education Teacher
3. Ability to work cooperatively with Administration, Regular
Education Teachers, other assigned Staff, and Parents
4. Flexible, dependable, and responsive to new ideas and direction
Start Date: ASAP
Hourly Rate: $17.94 per hour – Wages in accordance with the CBA for the Groton Paraeducators Chapter CSEA/SEIU Local 2001
Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
Application Process: Follow the link to apply online: www.grotonschools.org/joinus
Groton Public Schools is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Groton Public Schools mission is to cultivate an environment of diversity, equity and inclusiveness. We strive to foster culturally responsive policies and practices to ensure all groups feel valued, actively engaged and empowered.