Education Support Professional; ESP

Education Support Professional (ESP) – Special Education

Schedule: 5 days per week, Monday–Friday, 6 hours per day, 182 paid days per year.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM (hours & break hours may vary).
Benefits & Pay: According to Education Support Professional (ESP) Master Agreement (salary schedule on the last page).
Positions Available: 3.

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.

Percentage of Time: 80% Direct Student Support

• Works directly with students, individually or in small groups, on academic, behavioral, physical, and social-emotional skills.
• Assists with implementing students' IEP goals and objectives.
• Assists with implementing PBIS and responses to student behavior in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and communicates with teachers to support instruction and IEP goals and objectives.
• Supervises students in individual, small group, and large group settings.
• May provide assistance and support to students in accomplishing activities of daily living, including eating, toileting, grooming, dressing, bathing, transferring, mobility, and positioning.

15% Classroom Support

• Provides assistance and support in adapting curriculum to the instructional needs of each student.
• Assists in creating and maintaining a positive learning environment and promotes inclusion and social interaction among all students.
• Assists in collecting data related to students' education plans.

5% Professional Development and Support

• Attends meetings and training as assigned, which may include CPI and/or Ukeru training.
• May provide support for other ESP positions.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Complete Personal Care Assistance Training prior to working with students.

• Previous experience in schools/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 meeting deadlines.
• 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.

• Extended periods on feet.
• Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.

• Attention to detail.
• Adapting to new and evolving technologies.
• Handling multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, sometimes from more than one person.
• Varying workload.
• 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.

• Project a positive, cooperative, and respectful attitude with students, parents, other employees, and community members.

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.