Paraeducator

Groton Public Schools; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Groton Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator for Mystic River Magnet Elementary School. Start date is ASAP, with an hourly rate of $17.94 per hour under the Groton Paraeducators Chapter CSEA/SEIU Local 2001 contract.

Applicants must meet listed qualifications or pass the ParaPro/ParaPathways Assessment within 90 days of start date. Responsibilities include supporting students and implementing teacher plans in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Possess one of the following qualifications for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with multiple needs.
• Implement lessons written by the Special Education Teacher.
• Collaborate with administration, regular education teachers, staff and parents.
• Be flexible, dependable and responsive to new ideas and direction.

Education

Two years of college credit (60 credits total)

Associate's degree

ParaPro/ParaPathways Assessment

Job description

• Date Posted:
  9/2/2026
• Location:
  Mystic River Magnet School
• Date Available:
  ASAP
• Closing Date:
  09/08/2026

Job Title: Paraeducator

Job ID: 4753

Location: Mystic River Magnet Elementary School

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 within 90 days of start date

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