Education Support Professional - Part-Time with ESOP

The Richardson School; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 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

Indemnity Insurance

PTO accrual

EAP

PerkSpot employee discounts

Job summary

The Richardson School is seeking an Education Support Professional (ESP) to join a caring, collaborative team that supports students with diverse academic, behavioral, and therapeutic needs. You will help create a safe, engaging learning environment and assist with implementing IEP goals in coordination with teachers and treatment staff.

This part-time position (up to 25 hours/week) runs Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm, with starting pay of $20.00/hour.

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.

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.
• 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.
• Support sensory breaks, transitions, specials, and unstructured times.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Calm and adaptable

Behavior plans

Physical intervention training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Richardson School is seeking an Education Support Professional (ESP) to join a caring, collaborative team that supports students with diverse academic, behavioral, and therapeutic needs. You will help create a safe, engaging learning environment and assist with implementing IEP goals in coordination with teachers and treatment staff.

This part-time position (up to 25 hours/week) runs Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm, with starting pay of $20.00/hour.