Special Education Paraeducator​/ESP-; Educational Support Professional Middle School

Special Education Para educator / ESP-3 (Educational Support Professional) Middle School

Westborough Public Schools – Gibbons Middle School, Westborough, Massachusetts.

Job : 5828405

Final date to receive applications: Jul 27, 2026 6:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Schedule: 6-hour paid work day, Monday–Friday (on‑site 6.5 hours with 30‑minute unpaid break), 20 Mondays (two per month) staying one hour later; on‑site 7.5 hours.

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt, hourly position

Salary Range: ESP Salary Scale

The Westborough Public Schools is seeking a dynamic Special Education Support Professional (ESP-3) / Para educator to join our staff at Gibbons Middle School beginning in the 2026‑2027 school year.

• 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 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 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).
• Job Requirements: At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred; bachelor’s degree preferred; citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Apply professional standards of conduct and maintain professional boundaries with students and families/caregivers.
• Maintain regular attendance, arrive and depart at specified contractual times, and follow protocols when absent or tardy.
• Create a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment.
• Implement instructional and assessment modifications and/or accommodations across settings as directed.
• Empower students to be critical thinkers who can reflect on their learning, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and implement learned strategies.
• Partner and collaborate with team teachers, department colleagues, and specialists.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students and colleagues.
• Integrate technology to enhance and extend student learning experiences.
• Demonstrate a passion for working with students.
• Demonstrate a belief in growth mindset for students and self.
• Multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Think and work flexibly with the ability to adjust when needed.
• Possessing bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, is highly desirable.

• 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 educational, social‑emotional, and…