Kindergarten Education Support Professional; ESP

Position: Kindergarten Education Support Professional (ESP)

Winthrop Public School District W.P. Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School - Winthrop, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Reports To:Building Principal, Assistant Principal and Classroom Teacher

Position Summary:

The Kindergarten Education Support Professional (ESP) assists the classroom teacher in providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for kindergarten students. The ESP works collaboratively with teachers and staff to support students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical needs throughout the school day.

• Support the implementation of daily classroom instruction and routines under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce academic skills and classroom expectations.
• Assist students with literacy, math, social-emotional learning, and classroom activities.
• Help maintain a positive, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support students during transitions, specials, lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal.
• Assist with classroom organization, preparation of instructional materials, and maintenance of learning spaces.
• Reinforce behavioral expectations and support positive student behavior using school-based strategies and interventions.
• Provide supervision to ensure student safety at all times.
• Support students with personal care needs as required, including toileting, dressing, feeding, or mobility assistance, in accordance with student plans and district policies.
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, counselors, and administrators to support student success.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or supervising teacher.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or proof of passing score on the ETS Para Pro Assessment.
• Experience working with young children in a school or childcare setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, staff, and families.
• Demonstrated patience, flexibility, and positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support students with varying academic, behavioral, and developmental needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to actively supervise and engage with young children throughout the school day.
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, and assist students as needed.
• Ability to move throughout the building and playground areas.

Terms of Employment:

• School-year position in accordance with district calendar and collective bargaining agreement, if applicable.
• Salary and benefits established by district policy and/or negotiated agreement.

Kindergarten Education Support Professional (ESP)
Winthrop Public School District W.P. Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School - Winthrop, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job Details
Job : 5736167
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description Position Title:Kindergarten Education Support Professional (ESP) Reports To:Building Principal, Assistant Principal and Classroom Teacher Position Summary: The Kindergarten Education Support Professional (ESP) assists the classroom teacher in providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for kindergarten students. The ESP works collaboratively with teachers and staff to support students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical needs throughout the school day.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of daily classroom instruction and routines under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce academic skills and classroom expectations.
• Assist students with literacy, math, social-emotional learning, and classroom activities.
• Help maintain a positive, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support students during transitions, specials, lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal.
• Assist with classroom organization, preparation of instructional materials, and maintenance of learning spaces.
• Reinforc…