FTE Educational Support Professional; ESP – Therapeutic Learning Center – Cutler Elementary

Position: 1.0 FTE Educational Support Professional (ESP) – Therapeutic Learning Center – Cutler Elementary

1.0 FTE Educational Support Professional (ESP) – Therapeutic Learning Center – Cutler Elementary

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Cutler Elementary School - Hamilton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details Job : 5844283
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description Hamilton Wenham Regional School District is looking for a highly motivated, student-centered Educational Support Professional (ESP) at Cutler Elementary School. We are seeking a candidate who is flexible and comfortable working directly with students with social, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges. The candidate will perform duties that are instructional in nature and provide support students with acquiring social and behavioral skills.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Instructional Process

• Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Works with the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate support strategies.

Classroom Management

• Works with the teacher in the implementation, in accordance with school guidelines, of reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied to support learning.
• Works with the teacher in taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.

Public Relations

• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, and appropriate use of consultation time.
• Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.

Professional Growth

• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Attends staff and committee meetings as required.

Student Evaluation

• Works with the teacher to evaluate student progress through observation of students’ social and behavioral skills and accurate data collection.
• Works with the teacher in providing appropriate accommodations and modifications across the school setting, as designated by student IEPs and/or behavior plans.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred;
• Committed to working with a student centered, team-based model required;
• Ability to lift and position up to 50 pounds required;
• Able to actively participate in classroom activities that may require bending, lifting and floor time required;
• Able to support and assist with basic life and self-care skills if necessary.
• Flexibility, creativity and adaptability required.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency
• Decision Making
• Initiative
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Stress Management/Composure
• Learning Orientation
• Time Management

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Cutler Elementary School

The Cutler School is one of three elementary schools serving the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. We service students from both the towns of Hamilton and Wenham. The Cutler School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students in K-5. The school contains 17 classrooms, a gymnasium for physical education, an all-purpose room for lunch & assemblies, music room, art room, technology center, and a library.

There is a minimum of 3 acres which are divided into play areas of Primary and Intermediate level.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age,religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Hunt , Principal
• 237 Asbury Street
• Hamilton, Massachusetts 01982
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email:

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