Effective the 2027-2028 school year, all PreK/PEP employees need to earn: Associate's Degree (or higher), Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or Demonstrate experience in a publicly-funded preK classroom (at least 20 hours per week) for 5 or more years by 7/1/24 This is a unique pre-K para position. Paraeducators in this class support the following special education services: PEP, Transition, DHOH, Speech, Vision, Physical Impairments, Elementary Learning Center, Bridge, Autism Resource Services (ARS), Autism Connections PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.)