Bedford Public Schools
Invites applications for the position of:
Educational Support Professional (ESP-1)
13.5 hours per week
Description:
The role of the Education Support Professional (ESP) is to provide General Education support to enhance the academic and social/emotional development of each assigned student according to the student's capacity for growth through the support of students, teachers, and administrators.
Responsibilities:
Provide supervision and/or student support services in all environments of the school for activities including but not limited to recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal and field trips, as scheduled, and escorting students to designated areas throughout the building (activities, fire and crisis drills) with guidance from teaching/counseling/administrative staff.
Adapt to varying needs of students.
Perform other job-related tasks or duties at the discretion of administrators.
Assist teacher(s) with such tasks as basic data entry, word processing, printing, and copying, as necessary.
Must possess the ability to:
Maintain flexibility in day-to-day priorities set to reflect changing student needs.
Maintain the high level of confidentiality and professionalism expected of the teaching staff.
Anticipate and effectively address unforeseen events associated with working with large groups of children.
Maintain positive relations with students, parents, staff and the public.
Specialty Area:
Passion for working with children/students.
Knowledge of child growth and development.
Knowledge of basic learning strategies.
Knowledge of social emotional learning (SEL).
Knowledge of proper de-escalation strategies and restraint protocols.
Ability to work with diverse learning styles.
Ability to collaborate and participate as a member of a teaching team.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Able to move with students from one school environment to another.
Physical agility and strength, with proper safety protocols.
Additional Information:
Associates Degree in Psychology, Education or related area preferred.
An ESP is considered to be an Instructional Aide as defined in General Laws, Chapter 71, Section 38.
Salary/Benefits:
In accordance with the Bedford Education Support Professional Contract. $31.07/hour to $32.98/hour; Annualized for 184 work days at 6.75 hours/day, $38,594 to $40,956. Benefits are outlined at Benefits | Bedford Public Schools (bedfordps.org).
Bedford Public Schools are committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse staff. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity, in both academic and work spaces, by fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse employees and students have equitable access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive personally, professionally, and academically.
School Committee Approved: August 8, 2024
