Paraprofessional​/ESP - Academic Gateway Academy

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Title of Position: Educational Support Personnel – Special Education

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

Effective Date of Employment:  School Year

Salary: In accordance with Educational Support Personnel Salary Scale:
Associate Degree or Equivalent – $31,900.96 per year;
Bachelor Degree – $36,041.46 per year

Organizational Relationship: Directly responsible to the Principal for all matters pertaining to the building and to the Director of Special Education for all matters pertaining to special education.

• 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 by the teacher for reinforcing 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 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 (ADLs), and vocational tasks.
• Assist with generalization in skill development and community integration.
• Assist with addressing student behavior and encouraging effort in the classroom.
• Use online platforms through Google Meet, Google Classroom, etc., 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 for the student(s) in communicating with teachers regarding specific instruction and goal attainment.
• Assist in behavioral interventions and obtain 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 student performance and behaviors.
• Implement curriculum modifications or accommodations designed by professional staff.

• Escort and supervise student movement throughout the school.
• Proctor testing and provide makeup work assistance.
• Toilet assistance, including diaper changing.

• Supervise/monitor students during breaks, lunches, community trips, and other times as assigned.
• Supervise pupils passing in corridors, during fire drills and assemblies.
• Assist students in situations outside their regular assignments as requested by the teacher.
• Temporary assignment to additional duties (lunchroom, recess, playground).
• Set up and operate instructional and/or assistive technology equipment under teacher direction.
• Participate in professional development activities appropriate to district expectations and ESP job requirements.

Responsible for other general duties as indicated by the Principal, the Director of Special Education and the Superintendent of Schools, or their designees and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

• Passing score on the Para Pro Test or other state‑approved assessment program or 48 college credits.
• Associate Degree.
• Willingness…