1.0 FTE Educational Support Professional (ESP) – Therapeutic Learning Center – Buker Elementary

Hamilton--wenham-Regional-School-Distric; Wenham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District is seeking a dedicated Educational Support Professional (ESP) at Buker Elementary School in Wenham, MA. The role involves direct work with students who have social, emotional, and behavioral challenges to help them gain essential social skills.

The ESP collaborates with teachers to plan instruction, supports a positive classroom environment, and participates in professional growth activities while upholding school policies and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Committed to a student-centered, team-based model.
• Ability to lift and position up to 50 pounds.
• Able to participate in activities requiring bending, lifting and floor time.
• Able to support basic life and self-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction aligned with the school’s philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Create a learning environment using a variety of supportive strategies.
• Implement classroom rules and protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Supervise students across the school day.
• Uphold policies and communicate positively about the program with staff and the public.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in professional growth activities.
• Evaluate student progress and tailor accommodations and modifications per IEPs and behavior plans.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Decision Making

Initiative

Time Management

Stress Management/Composure

Learning Orientation

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

1.0 FTE Educational Support Professional (ESP) – Therapeutic Learning Center – Buker Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894639

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Hamilton Wenham Regional School District is looking for a highly motivated, student-centered Educational Support Professional (ESP) at Buker Elementary School. We are seeking a candidate who is flexible and comfortable working directly with students with social, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges. The candidate will perform duties that are instructional in nature and provide support students with acquiring social and behavioral skills.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Process

• Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Works with the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate support strategies.

Classroom Management

• Works with the teacher in the implementation, in accordance with school guidelines, of reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied to support learning.
• Works with the teacher in taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.

Public Relations

• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, and appropriate use of consultation time.
• Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.

Professional Growth

• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Attends staff and committee meetings as required.

Student Evaluation

• Works with the teacher to evaluate student progress through observation of students’ social and behavioral skills and accurate data collection.
• Works with the teacher in providing appropriate accommodations and modifications across the school setting, as designated by student IEPs and/or behavior plans.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Committed to working with a student centered, team-based model required
• Ability to lift and position up to 50 pounds required
• Able to actively participate in classroom activities that may require bending, lifting and floor time required
• Able to support and assist with basic life and self-care skills if necessary
• Flexibility, creativity and adaptability required

COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency
• Decision Making
• Initiative
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Stress Management/Composure
• Learning Orientation
• Time Management

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Buker Elementary School

Bessie Buker Elementary School is one of the three elementary schools in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. We are a small K-5 school with 2 classrooms at each grade level. Full day kindergarten is available for all students.Our staff members are committed to the academic and social development of all our students. We are a community of learners who take pride in and celebrate the effort and achievements of our students. At Buker School, we value independent problem solving, effective communication, and respectful interactions. Our school is focused on preparing all students to be productive citizens in their local and global communities.We are fortunate to have a very active and involved parent community. Students are supported in a variety of ways including cultural enrichment programs and individual classroom resources. Our parents also coordinate many social activities for students and families that enhance the school experience.Our staff and parents provide an exceptional level of dedication as they support all students in achieving their goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District does not discriminate in its programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, age,religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ben Schersten , Principal, Buker School
• 1 School Street
• Wenham, Massachusetts 01984
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]