Education Support Professional - Kindergarten - Long-term Substitute

Young World Physical Education; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Northborough-Southborough Public Schools seeks a Kindergarten Education Support Professional (ESP/Aide) to assist assigned students under the direction of a certified teacher in an inclusion setting. The role supports daily classroom activities and helps students with disabilities in a SPED-involved environment.

Qualified candidates typically hold an Associate’s degree or higher or have passed the ParaPro assessment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher required or successful ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience working with children in school or daycare settings preferred.
• Ability to assist students with disabilities and follow instructions from certified staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist Kindergarten students under a certified teacher.
• Support daily classroom activities and student needs.
• Assist with routines: toileting, meals, transitions, and safety.

Skills

Childcare experience

ParaPro Assessment

Assist students with disabilities

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

ParaPro Assessment

Tools

Educational software

AV equipment

Job description

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Education Support Professional - Kindergarten - Long-term Substitute

This job is also posted in The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough

Job Details

Job ID: 5865803
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

The Public Schools of Northborough-Southborough

ESP/Aide - SPED

Department:

General Education

Job Title:

Kindergarten - Education Support Professional (ESP/Aide)

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Principal or other

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

To assist student(s) in Kindergarten under the direction of a certified teacher by generally working in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment); more specifically, to assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and care for their physical, emotional health and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

:

• Childcare or working with children in a daycare setting or children/young adults in a school setting or recreation setting is preferred.
• An Associate’s (or higher) degree; or taking and passing a formal assessment measuring one’s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing, and mathematics. Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment may be substituted for educational requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

Assists the student to whom assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, and so on,

• Hears the student in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them.
• Performs simple errands and tasks for a student such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, and the like.
• Accompanies students when trips to the office or to the school nurse are necessary.
• Ensures that students are safe from harming themselves and other students.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with students without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
• Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student personnel evaluation team conferring about the students to the classroom teacher.
• Prepare to start and end instruction at scheduled times in the classroom on a daily basis in order to support consistency of programming for students.
• Perform all tasks as directed by the building principal.
• In addition, ESPs responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following as documented in the student’s IEP:
• Toileting
• Attend specials, recess, lunch, etc.
• Transportation support

Skills, Knowledge and Ability:

• Skilled in implementing instructional and behavioral methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Skilled in de-escalation strategies after receiving district provided training, as appropriate.
• Skilled at assisting students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of or a willingness to learn a variety of computer programs, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Ability to shift student responsibilities as the need arises.
• Ability to monitor student performance and progress.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:

• In a school setting working with students who may or may not be on IEPs.
• Ability to physically support students
• Ability to physically respond to students in a variety of activities).
• Ability to physically maintain a safe learning environment, including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.

Date Updated: August 2024

Northborough-Southborough Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northborough-Southborough Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class as protected by law. The Northborough-Southborough Public School places a high value on recruitment of diverse staff. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $25 to $27.53 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Richards , Director of Human Resources
• 79 Bartlett St
• Northborough, Massachusetts 01532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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