Education Support Professional

Richardson School; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with MyPath Financial Wellness

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

On-demand access to earned wages

Tuition reimbursement

Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital…

PTO accrual & Employee Assistance Prog

Employee discount program through Perk

ESOP

Job summary

The Richardson School in Wisconsin is seeking an Education Support Professional to join a caring team supporting students with diverse needs. You will assist with daily lessons, 1:1 and small-group learning, and behavior support while following established plans and collaborating with teachers and therapists.

This role is part-time (approx. 25 hours/week) with a 9:00am–3:00pm schedule and a starting pay of $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 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 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

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Trauma-informed approach

Follow behavior plans

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives.

The Richardson School, a MyPath Company, is looking for an Education Support Professional (ESP) who wants to make a meaningful impact. In this role, you will be part of a caring, collaborative team supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, and therapeutic needs. You will help create a safe, engaging learning environment where every student can grow, participate, and succeed. Whether you're beginning your career in education or bringing valuable experience, your flexibility, positivity, and compassion matter most.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities is helpful but not required
• A 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

What You'll Gain

Schedule: Monday-Friday, between 9:00am - 3:00pm (school-year with calendar with summers off), Part Time working up 25 hours per week

Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour

Part-Time Benefits (20+ hours/week):

• 401(k) with MyPath Financial Wellness Resources
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On-demand access to earned wages
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• PTO accrual & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount program through PerkSpot

Additional Information

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community. MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter. Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors: Passion Accountability Teamwork Openness Continuous Learning and Innovation As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless! MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all.

MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success.

We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.

If you find fulfillment in helping others and want opportunities to build a career, MyPath may be your path to a promising future.

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At MyPath, our guiding principle is passion: a passion for the people we serve and for the work we do. MyPath provides specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with disabilities, mental health issues, and other significant needs. Operating since 1984, MyPath includes eight companies that serve over 2,000 individuals from around the country, in more than 150 program locations throughout Wisconsin and Indiana, across 48 communities. Our array of services includes a spectrum of educational, therapeutic and community supports to allow those we serve to live full and productive lives in the community—to find their path. MyPath is proud to be a 100% employee owned company (ESOP). At MyPath our caregivers are also our owners!