Special Education ESP-; Educational Support Professional Grades 7&8

Job Description

The Westborough Public Schools is seeking a dynamic Special Education Support Professional (ESP-3) to join our staff at Gibbons Middle School beginning in the  school year (Monday - Friday, 6.5 hours per day, 2 Mondays per month, 7.5 hours). The Westborough Public Schools seeks professionals who are excited to join a high‑performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.

We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families. We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre‑K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students. We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post‑secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Educational Support Professional - 3 (Special Education)

Principal and Student Services Coordinator

Student Services

6-hour paid work day, M-F (on-site 6.5 hours with 30 minute unpaid break) 20 Mondays (2 per month) staying one hour later will be required, on-site 7.5 hours

Non-Exempt, hourly position

ESP Salary Scale

• Education: Associate's degree or Bachelor's from an accredited college/university in a related field
  • Solid related experience may substitute for a degree
• Specialized Knowledge Preferred: child growth and development, disabilities, applied behavioral analysis (ABA), growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti‑bias instruction, social‑emotional learning, assistive technology and/or technology integration
• CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

• Working in a diverse public school setting and with English Language learners
• Working with students with special abilities, including students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
• Collecting data and implementing IEPs under the direction of a special educator
• Teaching life skills such as communication, eating, cleaning, and toileting
• Highly desirable to have experience with:
  • Knowledge in the areas of literacy and math instruction
  • Second Step
  • Responsive Classroom
  • PBS (Positive Behavioral Supports) using the FAIR system
  • Zones of Regulation
  • Social Thinking
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

• Ability to apply professional standards of conduct and maintain professional boundaries with students and families/caregivers.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance, arrive and depart at specified contractual times, and follow appropriate protocols when absent or tardy.
• Creates a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment.
• Implements instructional and assessment modifications and/or accommodations across settings as directed.
• Empowers students to be critical thinkers who can reflect on their learning, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and implement learned strategies.
• Partners and collaborates with team teachers, department colleagues, and specialists.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students and colleagues.
• Integrates technology in order to enhance and extend student learning experiences.
• Demonstrates a passion for working with students.
• Demonstrates a belief in growth mindset for students and self.
• Multitasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information (including but not limited to records, performance, and personal information).
• Maintain professional boundaries with students and families/caregivers.
• Think and work flexibly with the ability to adjust when needed.
• Possessing Bilingual skills, especially in…