<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Title:Paraeducators</p> <p>Job ID:4469</p> <p>Location: Thames River Magnet School</p> <p>Applicants: Qualifications: Possess one (1) of the following:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Completed two years of college credit (60 credits total); or</p> </li><li> <p>Hold an associate's (or higher) degree; or</p> </li><li> <p>Passed the ParaPro/ParaPathways Assessment within 90 days of start date</p> </li></ol> <p>Additional Qualifications:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Ability to work with children with multiple needs</p> </li><li> <p>Capacity to implement lessons written by the Special</p> </li></ol> <p>Education Teacher</p> <ol start="3"> <li>Ability to work cooperatively with Administration, Regular </li></ol> <p>Education Teachers, other assigned Staff, and Parents</p> <ol start="4"> <li>Flexible, dependable, and responsive to new ideas and direction </li></ol> <p>Start Date: January 2026</p> <p>Hourly Rate: $17.42 per hour - Wages in accordance with the CBA for the Groton Paraeducator Chapter CSEA/SEIU Local 2001</p> <p>Application Deadline: January 4, 2026</p> <p>Application Process:</p> <p>External Candidates should apply online at:</p> <p>www.grotonschools.org/joinus</p> <p>Groton Public Schools is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>Groton Public Schools mission is to cultivate an environment of diversity, equity and inclusiveness. We strive to foster</p> <p>culturally responsive policies and practices to ensure all groups feel valued, actively engaged and empowered.</p>