Education Support Professional - Social Pragmatics Program

Gloucester Public Schools System; 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 System seeks an Education Support Professional for the Social Pragmatics Program at O'Maley Innovation Middle School in Gloucester, MA. You will provide individualized, intensive instruction under the program teacher's supervision to support students with disabilities in all academic areas.

The position starts immediately for the 2026-27 school year, is 32.5 hours weekly, and salary is commensurate with the ESP schedule ($29,355–$35,535).

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher; or completion of ParaPro Testing.
• Experience and/or education working with children with special needs, preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and educational support services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher for the 2026-27 school year.
• Fulfill regular classroom duties under the supervision of the social pragmatics program teacher to support students with disabilities by providing individualized, intensive instruction.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Associates Degree or higher

ParaPro Testing

Job description

Education Support Professional - Social Pragmatics Program

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5914982

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Fulfill regular classroom duties of an Education Support Professional under the supervision of the social pragmatics program teacher at O'Maley Middle School to provide individualized, intensive instruction in all academic areas.

Job Requirements

• Job Description
  Fulfill regular classroom duties of an Education Support Professional under the supervision of the social pragmatics program teacher at O'Maley Middle School to support students with disabilities by providing individualized, intensive instruction in all academic areas.
  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.
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• retirement options
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Titus , Principal
• 32 Cherry Street
• Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]