ESS Paraprofessional

An ESS paraprofessional supports teachers and students in providing a safe, effective, and supportive learning environment.

The paraprofessional works under the direction and supervision of a certified teacher to assist with instructional activities, student supervision, classroom management, and other duties necessary to support student learning and school operations.

While applicants may be considered for permanent roles, the District retains full authority to determine permanent placements based on current needs and eligibility.

This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position.

• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional activities and the implementation of lesson plans.
• Provide individual and small group assistance to students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Reinforce skills and concepts previously introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Assist students with classroom assignments, learning activities, and appropriate use of instructional materials and technology.
• Monitor and supervise students at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, employees, families, and school matters in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
• Work cooperatively with teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and other school personnel.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students and adhere to all ethical standards applicable to school employees.

• Associate's degree preferred or passing GACE Paraprofessional testing

When you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as:

• Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law)

We use this information to:

• Evaluate your candidacy and qualifications
• Conduct interviews and background checks
• Manage our recruitment and hiring processes
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities.

You may have rights under U.S. state privacy laws, including to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of your personal information.

For details about our practices and your rights, please review our full Privacy Notices below.

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states.

Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.