NAEYC Preschool Paraeducators

About This Role Applicants: Qualifications: Possess one (1) of the following:

• Completed two years of college credit (60 credits total); or
• Hold an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
• Passed the ParaPro/ParaPathways Assessment

AND possess one (1) of the following:

• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent or
• 12 college credits in early childhood education, child

development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education or

• Willing to obtain through required online training courses with 12 months
• 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

What You'll Do

• 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

Requirements Qualifications: Possess one (1) of the following:

• Completed two years of college credit (60 credits total); or
• Hold an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
• Passed the ParaPro/ParaPathways Assessment

AND possess one (1) of the following:

• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent or
• 12 college credits in early childhood education, child

development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education or

• Willing to obtain through required online training courses with 12 months

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