NAEYC Preschool Paraeducators

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

1. Willing to obtain through required online training courses with 12 months

1. Ability to work with children with multiple needs
2. Capacity to implement lessons written by the Special

     Education Teacher

1. Ability to work cooperatively with Administration, Regular

     Education Teachers, other assigned Staff, and Parents

1. Flexible, dependable, and responsive to new ideas and direction