Education Support Pro for Inclusive Classrooms (Part-Time)

1221 The Richardson School LLC; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with MyPath

Financial Wellness Resources

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

On-demand access to earned wages

Tuition reimbursement

Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital

PTO accrual & EAP

PerkSpot employee discount

Job summary

The Richardson School seeks an Education Support Professional (ESP) to join a caring, collaborative team supporting students with diverse needs. You will help create a safe, engaging learning environment and assist with daily lessons, 1:1 and small-group instruction, and behavior support.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour with part-time benefits for 20+ hours/week. Schedule is Monday–Friday, roughly 9:00am–3:00pm, with summers off per the school calendar.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Eligible for WI DPI Instructional Aide / Special Education Aide license.
• Experience with students with disabilities is helpful but not required.
• Calm, adaptable and student-centered approach.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow behavior plans and use physical intervention techniques once trained.

Responsibilities

• Support classrooms across the school with daily lessons, activities, and supervision.
• Engage students in 1:1 and small-group learning to build academic and social skills.
• Assist with behavioral support using trauma-informed and approved de-escalation techniques.
• Help implement IEP goals and classroom strategies designed by teachers and treatment team.
• Support sensory breaks, transitions, specials, and unstructured times.
• Document student progress, behavior data, and required reports.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide consistent care.
• Model professionalism, patience, and positive communication every day.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Calm and adaptable

Student-centered approach

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

WI DPI Instructional Aide / Special Education Aide license eligibility

Job description

The Richardson School seeks an Education Support Professional (ESP) to join a caring, collaborative team supporting students with diverse needs. You will help create a safe, engaging learning environment and assist with daily lessons, 1:1 and small-group instruction, and behavior support.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour with part-time benefits for 20+ hours/week. Schedule is Monday–Friday, roughly 9:00am–3:00pm, with summers off per the school calendar.