ESP supporting grades 4 and 5
Listed on 2026-05-21
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant
Hatfield Public Schools Hatfield Elementary School - Hatfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
ESP supporting grades 4 and 5 Job DetailsJob : 5608893
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $18 to $21 Per Hour
Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA
A Paraprofessional, ESP, or Teaching Assistant is responsible for providing hands‑on support to a Teacher when implementing lessons or supporting instruction based on the IEP needs of students in a classroom setting. This includes working with small groups of students with and without disabilities, and at times, offering individual assistance to students in the school. ESPs may assist in helping with behavior management during lessons, tracking a student’s behavior, and setting up classroom materials before and during class.
Skills and Qualifications- Good written and verbal communication
- Assist teachers in classroom management and instruction
- Ability to work individually and in small groups with children
- Knowledge of classroom subjects
- Ability to read and understand instructions, correspondence, and memos
- Ability to operate computers and tablets; keyboarding skills and using educational software
- Maintain confidentiality
- Enforcing classroom safety and proper behavior
- Supporting the accommodations that the student needs in the classroom
- Reinforce content accommodations within assignments
- Assisting with attendance
- Encouraging learning by engaging with students
- Setting up tools and materials before lessons or class
- Cutting out decor or craft supplies for an activity
- Supervising students during recess and class field trips
- Reinforcing concepts and lessons with students who need extra help
- Aids in escorting students throughout the school
- Trains in specialized programs as required
- Following the chain of command
- Other duties as assigned
- At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred
- High School/Trade School degree preferred
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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