Education Support Specialist (Part-Time) — Impactful Student Support

1221 The Richardson School LLC; Brookfield (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with MyPath Financial Wellness

ESOP

On-demand access to earned wages

Tuition reimbursement

Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital

PTO accrual & EAP

PerkSpot discount

Job summary

The Richardson School, a MyPath Company, is seeking an Education Support Professional (ESP) to make a meaningful impact in Brookfield, IL. This part-time role runs Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm, up to 25 hours per week, with starting pay of $20.00 per hour.

You will assist classrooms with daily lessons, 1:1 and small-group activities, behavior support, and documentation, collaborating with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver consistent care and positive outcomes for students

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 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 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

The Richardson School, a MyPath Company, is seeking an Education Support Professional (ESP) to make a meaningful impact in Brookfield, IL. This part-time role runs Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm, up to 25 hours per week, with starting pay of $20.00 per hour.

You will assist classrooms with daily lessons, 1:1 and small-group activities, behavior support, and documentation, collaborating with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver consistent care and positive outcomes for students