Special Education ESP-; Educational Support Professional Grades
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counseling & Student Support, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Special Education ESP-2 (Educational Support Professional) All Grades (5930)
Westborough Public Schools 3210505 Westborough High School
- Westborough, Massachusetts
Job
Final date to receive applications:
Jul 18, 2026 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted:
Jun 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 27, 2026
The Westborough Public Schools is seeking a dynamic Special Education Support Professional (ESP-2) to join our staff at Westborough High School beginning in the school year. (Monday
- Friday, 6.5 hours per day, 2 Mondays per month, 7.5 hours)
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.
Job Title: Educational Support Professional - 2 (Special Education)
Reports to: Principal and Student Services Coordinator
Department: Student Services
Schedule: 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
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, hourly position
Salary Range: ESP Salary Scale
Qualifications- 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-Base 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…
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