Education Support Professional (ESP) - Special Education

Job Title

Assists the classroom and special education teacher, under the direction of a licensed teacher, by working directly and indirectly with students with disabilities to maximize their success. Supports students' academic, social-emotional, and physical development. Provides direct student support that aligns with students' individual education plan.

Schedule: 5 days/week (Monday - Friday), 6.5 hours/day, 182 paid days/year Approximate Hours: 7:25AM - 2:25PM or As assigned, Monday through Friday (hours & break hours may vary)

Benefits & Pay Schedule: According to Education Support Professional (ESP) Master Agreement (salary schedule is on the last page)

Two Positions Available!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

80% Direct Student Support

• Works directly with students, individually or in small groups, on academic, behavioral, physical, and social-emotional skills.
• Assists with implementing students' individual education plan (IEP) goals/objectives.
• Assists with implementing positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS).
• Assists with responses to student behavior in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and communicates with teachers to support instruction and IEP goals/objectives.
• Supervises students in individual, small group, and large group settings.
• May provide assistance and support to students in accomplishing activities of daily living; including, but not limited to: eating, toileting, grooming, dressing, bathing, transferring, mobility and positioning.

15% Classroom Support

• Provide assistance and support in adapting curriculum to the instructional needs of each student.
• Assist in creating and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Promotes inclusion and social interaction among all students.
• Assist in collecting data related to students' individual education plans.

5% Professional Development and Support

• Attends meetings and training as assigned which may include CPI and/or Ukeru training.
• May provide support for other ESP positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Work Requirements and Characteristics

Education/Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Complete Personal Care Assistance Training prior to working with students.

Experience: Previous experience in school/students preferred.

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

• Ability to relate to students and staff and maintain a positive learning and working environment.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Intermediate internet knowledge.
• Intermediate reading and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Organizational and time management skills including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software Required:

• Operates office equipment including computer, phone system, laminator, copier, scanner and calculator.
• Operates assistive technology and other equipment.

Supervision of Other Employees:

• This position does not provide supervision or work direction to any other District employees. The position may assist in training others.
• Ability and willingness to cross train and cover other ESP positions.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Position involves extended periods of time on feet.
• Position involves occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.

Mental Job Requirements:

• Position involves attention to detail.
• Position requires adapting to new and evolving technologies.
• Position includes handling multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Position involves flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, sometimes from more than one person.
• Position includes varying workload.
• Position includes working in a team environment.

Working Conditions:

• Normal school conditions.
• Potential exposure to body fluids and airborne pathogens.
• Exposure to noise from students including potential behavioral disturbances.
• Potential exposure to outdoor elements as part of student supervision.

Job Outcomes:

• Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with students, parents, other employees and community members.