Educational Support Personnel

Sandwich Middle High School; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwich Middle High School in Sandwich, MA seeks an Educational Support Professional to assist students receiving special education services 1:1, in classrooms, in small groups and/or in a subseparate classroom. This is a full time, grant funded role working 6.5 hours per day.

The ESP will collaborate with teachers and ESPs, supporting learning, behavior, and social development under supervision, and participate in district professional development as required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with special education students is preferred.
• Organization, patience, and a sense of humor required.
• Associate degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with the teachers, supervisors, and additional ESPs.
• Support students individually or in small groups during classroom instruction.
• Provide support in student learning of new material under the supervision of a teacher, if necessary.
• Provide academic, social, and behavioral assistance in classrooms settings.
• Assist with duties as required by the building principal and teacher.
• Participate in district-assigned professional development.

Skills

Special education experience

Organizational skills

Patience

Sense of humor

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916502 | Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) | Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Sandwich Middle High School is searching for an Educational Support Professional (ESP) to support students receiving special education services 1:1, in classrooms, in small groups and/or in a subseparate classroom. This is a full time, grant funded position working 6.5 hours per day.

QUALIFICATIONS / ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS:

• Experience working with special education students is preferred.
• Associate degree preferred but not required.
• Organization, patience, and a sense of humor required.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal/Assistant Principal and/or Supervisor

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Work cooperatively with the teachers, supervisors, and additional ESPs.
• Support students individually or in small groups during classroom instruction.
• Provide support in student learning of new material under the supervision of a teacher, if necessary.
• Provide academic, social, and behavioral assistance in classrooms settings.
• Assist with duties as required by the building principal and teacher.
• Participate in district-assigned professional development.

COMPENSATION: Per theESP Collective Bargaining Agreement located on theSandwich website .

Sandwich Public Schools does not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of SPS from or otherwise discriminate against, individuals on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy‑related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Healy , Director of Pupil Services
• Central Office8
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]