Education Support Professional (ESP) - Special Education

- Position Type:
Education Support Professional/Special Education Support Professional - Date Posted:
10/12/2026 - Location:
Elementary - Parkside Elementary School - 0501 - Date Available:
11/06/26 Or As Agreed - Closing Date:
10/15/26 or Until Filled - Works directly with students, individually or in small groups, on academic, behavioral, physical, and social-emotional skills.
- Assists with implementing students' individual education plan (IEP) goals/objectives.
- Assists with implementing positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS). Assists with responses to student behavior in accordance with District policies and procedures.
- Collaborates and communicates with teachers to support instruction and IEP goals/objectives.
- Supervises students in individual, small group, and large groups settings.
- May provide assistance and support to students in accomplishing activities of daily living; including, but not limited to: eating, toileting, grooming, dressing, bathing, transferring, mobility and positioning.
- Provide assistance and support in adapting curriculum to the instructional needs of each student.
- Assist in creating and maintaining a positive learning environment. Promotes inclusion and social interaction among all students.
- Assist in collecting data related to students' individual education plans.
- Attends meetings and training as assigned which may include CPI and/or Ukeru training.
- May provide support for other ESP positions.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Complete Personal Care Assistance Training prior to working with students.
- Previous experience in school/students preferred.
- Ability to relate to students and staff and maintain a positive learning and working environment.
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
- Intermediate internet knowledge.
- Intermediate reading and writing skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rate, ratio and percent.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Organizational and time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Operates office equipment including computer, phone system, laminator, copier, scanner and calculator.
- Operates assistive technology and other equipment.
- This position does not provide supervision or work direction to any other District employees.
- The position may assist in training others.
- Ability and willingness to cross train and cover other ESP positions.
- Position involves extended periods of time on feet.
- Position involves occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
- Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.
- Position involves attention to detail.
- Position requires adapting to new and evolving technologies.
- Position includes handling multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
- Position involves flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, sometimes from more than one person.
- Position includes varying workload.
- Position includes working in a team environment.
- Normal school conditions.
- Potential exposure to body fluids and airborne pathogens.
- Exposure to noise from students including potential behavioral disturbances.
- Potential exposure to outdoor elements as part of student supervision.
- Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with students, parents, other employees and community members.
| Education Support Professional (ESP) - Special Education | JobID: 5171 |
Schedule: 5 days / week (Monday - Friday), 6 hours / day, 182 paid days / year
Approximate Hours: 7:45AM - 2:15PM or As assigned (hours & break hours may vary)
Pay Schedule: According to Education Support Professional (ESP) Master Agreement (salary schedule is on the last page)
**Applicants with basic sign language skills preferred.
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists the classroom and special education teacher, under the direction of a licensed teacher, by working directly and indirectly with students with disabilities to maximize their success. Supports students' academic, social-emotional, and physical development. Provides direct student support that aligns with students' individual education plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
% of Time
80% Direct Student Support
15% Classroom Support
5% Professional Development and Support
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
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This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
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Human Resources