Special Education ESP; Compass Silver Hill Elementary

Special Education ESP (Compass) Silver Hill Elementary

Haverhill Public Schools – Silver Hill Elementary, Haverhill, Massachusetts

Job  | Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled | Posted:
Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Sep 1, 2026

Position:
Educational Support Personnel – Special Education (Full-Time; Bilingual Preferred)

Location:

Silver Hill Elementary School

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:
Associate Degree or Equivalent – $27,343.68 per year;
Bachelor Degree – $30,892.68 per year

Reports to:

Principal (building matters) and Director of Special Education (special education matters)

• Under supervision of a certified teacher and in accordance with students’ IEPs, prepare for classroom instructional events and other educational or non‑educational activities.
• Assist the teacher in implementing special strategies and interventions to reinforce material or skills based on individual students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Provide positive and appropriate role models for students at all times; treat students with due respect as individuals.
• Assist in the teaching process and work directly with children to provide class support in academics, social skills, self‑care (ADL’s), and vocational tasks.
• Assist with generalization in skill development and community integration.
• Assist in addressing student behavior and encouraging effort in the classroom.
• Use online platforms such as Google Meet and Google Classroom; work in person and virtually.
• Complete onboarding process, including familiarization with and responsibility for implementing students’ IEPs, district policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource person communicating student needs to teachers for specific instruction and goal attainment.
• Assist in behavioral interventions; pursue Safety Care certification (full restraint training provided).
• Assist in implementing treatment, safety, and behavior plans for students.
• Collect data as instructed.
• Collaborate with team members such as BCBA, RBT, etc.
• Apply ABA strategies (training provided).
• Execute discrete trials, de‑escalation techniques and positive behavioral interventions (training provided).
• Assist in toileting for 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 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.
• Participate in professional development activities appropriate to district expectations and ESP job requirements.
• Assist teachers with non‑instructional duties such as toileting and diaper changing.
• Provide supervision/monitoring of students during breaks, lunches, community trips, and other times as assigned.
• Supervise pupils during corridors, fire drills, and assemblies.
• Assist students in situations outside their regular assignment per teacher request.
• Temporary assignment of additional administrative duties (lunchroom, recess, playground).
• Set up and operate instructional and/or assistive technology equipment under teacher direction.

• Passing score on the Para Pro Test or other state‑approved assessment program or 48 college credits, or an Associate Degree.
• Willingness to accept direction and cooperate with all staff.
• Prefer prior experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Ability to move in and out of classrooms, buildings, and up/down stairs; lift and carry…