Special Education ESP-; Educational Support Professional G7-8

Special Education Support Professional (ESP-3)

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 seek 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.

Job Title:

Educational Support Professional - 3 (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.

Preferred Experience:

• 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)

Required Skills:

• 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 Spanish and Portuguese, is highly desirable

Central Functions of the Job (May Include But Are Not Limited To):

• Provide support to students in large groups, small groups, and one-to-one settings, Assist the teacher in addressing the educational and functional impacts of individual students' special needs
• Assist with implementing accommodations and modifications to the setting, content, and instruction in accordance with a student's IEP
• Administer or assist in the administration of alternative testing, including classroom, district, and state assessments.
• Correct day-to-day student work, under teacher direction; not responsible for grading or communication with parents.
• Participate in staff development programs as assigned.
• Participate as an active member of the Student Services Team
• Review and implement…