Paraeducators-Preschool

Groton Public Schools; New London (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Groton Public Schools is seeking Paraeducators for Mary Morrison Preschool to support preschool students with diverse learning needs and to help implement lesson plans created by education staff. Candidates may qualify with two years of college credit (60 credits total) or hold an associates degree, and must pass the ParaPro/ParaPathways Assessment within 90 days of the start date.

Start date is August 31, 2026, with pay at $17.94 per hour according to the Groton Paraeducators Chapter CSEA/SEIU

Qualifications

• Requires two years of college credit (60 credits total)
• Associates degree or higher preferred
• Must pass ParaPro/ParaPathways assessment within 90 days of start date

Education

Completed two years of college credit (60 credits total)

Hold an associates (or higher) degree

Passed the ParaPro/ParaPathways Assessment within 90 days of start date

Job description

Job Title

Paraeducators-Preschool

Job ID

4706

Location

Mary Morrison Preschool

Applicants

Qualifications: Possess one (1) of the following:

• Completed two years of college credit (60 credits total)

Applicants

Qualifications: Possess one (1) of the following:

• Completed two years of college credit (60 credits total)
• Hold an associates (or higher) degree
• Passed the ParaPro/ParaPathways Assessment within 90 days of start date

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work with children with multiple needs
• Capacity to implement lessons written by the Special

Education Teacher

• Ability to work cooperatively with Administration, Regular

Education Teachers, other assigned Staff, and Parents

• Flexible, dependable, and responsive to new ideas and direction

Start Date

August 31, 2026

Hourly Rate

$17.94 per hour - Wages in accordance with the CBA for the Groton Paraeducators Chapter CSEA/SEIU Local 2001

Deadline

August 23, 2026

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.