Special Education ESP-; Educational Support Professional G7-8

Special Education ESP-3 (Educational Support Professional) G7-8 (5626)

Westborough Public Schools – Gibbons Middle School, Westborough, Massachusetts

Job : 5720045

Final date to receive applications: Jul 13, 2026 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Re-Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM UTC

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

We are seeking a dynamic Special Education Support Professional (ESP‑3) to join our staff at Gibbons Middle School beginning in the 2026‑2027 school year (Monday‑Friday, 6.5 hours per day, 2 Mondays per month, 7.5 hours).

Our district values academic excellence, equity and wellness. We provide high‑quality services for diverse students and families.

We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre‑K through age 22, in a community that speaks almost 30 languages. About 54% of students are Students of Color.

We support a passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration.

With a 97% graduation rate and 90% of students attending post‑secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence.

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

• 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 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 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.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information (including but not limited to records, performance, and personal information).
• Maintains 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.