Kindergarten ESP Bradford Elementary School

Kindergarten ESP – Bradford Elementary School

Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Work Year:
Ten (10) Months – 182 Days – 6, 6.5 or 7 hours per day;
Twelve (12) Months – 227 Days – 6, 6.5 or 7 hours per day.

Effective Date of Employment: 2026‑2027 School Year

Salary:
Step 1 – $27,343.68 (Associate Degree or equivalent);
Step 2 – $30,892.68 (Bachelor’s Degree).

Job : 5797594

Position Type: Full‑time

• Under supervision of a certified teacher, and in accordance with the student’s IEP, prepare for classroom instructional events and other educational or non‑educational activities.
• Assist the teacher in implementing special strategies and interventions developed to reinforce material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Provide positive and appropriate role models for students at all times and treat students with the respect due to them as individual members of the community.
• Assist in the teaching process and work directly with children to provide class support in the areas of academics, social skills, self‑care (ADL’s), and vocational tasks.
• Assist and reinforce generalization in skill development and community integration.
• Assist with addressing student behavior and encouraging effort in the classroom.
• Use online platforms through Google Meets and Google Classroom, in person and virtually.
• Complete the onboarding process, including familiarization with and responsibility for implementation of students’ IEP, district policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a resource person about the student(s) in communicating with teachers regarding specific instruction and goal attainment.
• Assist in behavioral interventions; able to achieve Safety Care certification (full restraint training provided).
• Assist in implementing treatment plans, safety plans, and behavior plans to create a successful learning experience.
• Collect data as instructed.
• Work as a member of a team with other staff members (BCBA, RBT, etc.).
• Apply ABA strategies (training provided).
• Execute discrete trials, de‑escalation techniques, and positive behavioral interventions (training provided).
• Assist in toileting certain students with disabilities (if required).
• Lift and carry certain students with disabilities per IEP (if required).

• Reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist with self‑help and independence skills.
• Implement remedial and review exercises, practice, and drill work as outlined by the teacher.
• Aid independent study, enrichment, or remedial work as provided by the teacher.
• Help students master instructional tasks assigned by teachers.
• Assist in test taking, use of instructional technology, and reading to students.
• Observe and make notes of the observation on performance and behaviors.
• Implement curriculum modifications or accommodations designed by professional staff.

• Escort and supervise movement of students throughout the school.
• Proctor testing and provide make‑up work assistance.
• Assist with toileting, including diaper changing.

• Supervise/monitor students during breaks, lunches, community trips, and other times as assigned or necessary, including covering for absent teaching staff.
• Supervise students passing in corridors and during fire drills and assemblies.
• Assist students in situations other than their regular assignments as requested by the teacher.
• Temporary assignment by the principal to additional administrative duties (lunchroom, recess, and playground duties will be assigned).
• Set up and operate instructional and/or assistive technology equipment under the direction of the teacher.
• Participate in available professional development activities appropriate to district expectations and the ESP job requirements.

• Passing score on the Para Pro Test or other state‑approved assessment program or 48 college credits;
  Associate Degree.
• Willingness to accept direction and cooperate with all staff.
• Prefer prior experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Physical…