Education Support Professional - 1:1 Support

Young World Physical Education; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options

Job summary

Gloucester Public Schools is seeking an Education Support Professional to provide 1:1 support at O'Maley Innovation Middle School in Gloucester, MA. The role involves intensive, individualized instruction under the classroom teacher.

This full-time position for the 2026-27 school year offers benefits and a salary within the ESP schedule, with a commitment to student success and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher or completion of ParaPro Testing.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with classroom teachers and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and educational support services to students under supervision of the classroom teacher for the 2026-27 school year.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support a student with disabilities and contribute to individualized instruction.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Associates Degree or higher

ParaPro Testing

Job description

Education Support Professional - 1:1 Support

Gloucester Public Schools System O'Maley Innovation Middle School - Gloucester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Education Support Professional - 1:1 Support

Gloucester Public Schools System O'Maley Innovation Middle School - Gloucester, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5860172
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Fulfill regular classroom duties of an Education Support Professional under the supervision of the classroom teacher at O’Maley Middle School to support a student with disabilities by providing individualized, intensive instruction in all academic areas.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to O\'Maley Innovation Middle School

Every day matters and everybody belongs in the Gloucester Public Schools. The Gloucester Public Schools serve nearly 2,900 students in the historic coastal city of Gloucester on Cape Ann in Massachusetts. The district boasts a diverse student body and values how families who come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures create the richness and vitality that exist in our school communities.In the Gloucester Public Schools:-Our educators and staff care about their students, who they are, where they come from, and who they can become;-Our educators get to know their students because they know that when students are connected to a teacher, a class, or their school, students are better able to do their best work;-We work together to get better every day;-Making our schools extraordinary is about the work we do every day with each other to hone our craft, strengthen our instruction, engage students, and deepen student learning;-We aim to be extraordinary because we can be, and because our children, the children of the great city of Gloucester, deserve it and should expect it from their schools.Our district includes a high school serving grades 9 through 12; a middle school for grades 6 through 8; four GradesK through 5 elementary schools; a preschool; and a high school alternative program.Our Strategic Plan for Ongoing Improvement has four priorities:-Deepen Student Belonging and Engagement in School-Strengthen Instruction and Better Connect General and Special Education-Strengthen Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health Support-Strengthen Special Education Through Improved Coordination of Services and Specialized Instruction

Job Requirements

• Responsibilities:
  ● Provide classroom and educational support services to students under the supervision of the
  classroom teacher for the 2026-27 school year.


• Qualifications:
  ● Associates Degree or higher; or completion of ParaPro Testing
  ● Experience and/or education working with children with special needs, preferred
  ● Ability to work cooperatively with classroom teacher(s)
  ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  ● Patience, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to student success.
  ● Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
  ● Track record of professionalism and effective collaboration in the workplace
  Status: 32.5 Hours Weekly
  Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, in accordance with the Gloucester
  Public Schools ESP salary schedule range of $29,355.00 - $35,535.00. We offer a comprehensive benefits
  package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and retirement options.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lianne Bradley , Special Education Coordinator


• 32 Cherry Street


• Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930


• Phone: [phone]


• Fax: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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