ESP-Middle School; Academic

Educational Support Personnel – Special Education

Location:

Haverhill, Massachusetts 01830.

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:  School Year.

Salary: $27,343.68 to $30,892.68 per year (Associate degree or Bachelor’s).

Position Type:
Full‑Time. Bilingual Preferred.

• Under supervision of a certified teacher, and in accordance with the student IEP, prepare for classroom instructional events and other activities.
• Assist the teacher in implementing special strategies and interventions to reinforce material or skills based on students’ needs, interests and abilities.
• Provide positive role models and treat students with respect as members of the community.
• Assist in the teaching process and work directly with children to support academics, social skills, self‑care (ADLs) and vocational tasks.
• Assist and reinforce generalization of skills 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 onboarding, including familiarization with students’ IEPs and district policies.
• Serve as a resource for teachers regarding specific instruction and goal attainment.
• Assist in behavioral interventions; achieve Safety Care certification (training provided).
• Assist in implementing treatment plans, safety plans and behavior plans to create a successful learning experience.
• Collect data as instructed.
• Work as part of a team with BCBA, RBT and other staff.
• Apply ABA strategies (training provided).
• Execute discrete trials, de‑escalation techniques and positive behavioral interventions (training provided).
• Assist in toileting for students with disabilities, if required.
• Lift and carry students with disabilities per IEP, if required.
• Reinforce material 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 note performance and behaviors.
• Implement curriculum modifications or accommodations designed by professional staff.
• Escort and supervise student movement throughout the school.
• Proctor testing and provide make‑up work assistance.
• Assist with toileting and diaper changing.
• Provide supervision during breaks, lunches, community trips, and other assigned times.
• Supervise students in corridors, during fire drills and assemblies.
• Assist students in situations outside their regular assignments per teacher request.
• Take temporary assignments to additional administrative duties (lunchroom, recess, playground).
• Set up and operate instructional and assistive technology equipment under teacher direction.
• Participate in professional development activities appropriate to district expectations and the ESP job requirements.
• Perform other duties as indicated by the Principal, Director of Special Education, Superintendent or Committee policies.

• 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.
• Preferred prior experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to move in and out of classrooms, buildings and up and down stairs; ability to lift and carry materials up to 20 lb; ability to lift/carry up to 75 lb with assistance; ability to climb stairs, kneel and move easily on and off floor mats.
• Good judgment, tact, diplomacy, respect for confidentiality, sensitivity to children, resourcefulness, thoroughness, initiative, patience, courtesy, dependability and enthusiasm.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to learn and use assistive technology.
• Ability to use online platforms through Google Meets and Google Classroom, in person and virtually.
• Bilingual – Preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Closing Date for Receipt of Application:
Until Filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The Haverhill Public Schools complies with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.

• Timothy Betty
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.