Educational Support Professional: English Language Education

Franklin Public Schools; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Job summary

Franklin Public Schools seeks an Educational Support Professional for English Language Education at Washington Street K-2 Elementary School to support ELE services and assist with ELEP/IEP delivery so students access the curriculum.

The role collaborates with ELE and General Ed teachers, reinforces lessons, uses instructional technology, and participates in professional development opportunities as offered. A strong commitment to student confidentiality and ethics is essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher or ParaPro Certification preferred.
• Experience in a public school setting.
• Experience working with children with a range of disabilities.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Must successfully pass CORI and CHRI background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assists and supports ELE and General Ed teachers' lessons.
• Assists students with instructional materials and tasks.
• Helps students develop organizational skills.
• Uses instructional technology to support students.
• Reinforces ELEP/IEP content to help access curriculum.
• Reviews and supports work for students who were absent.
• Ensures student safety and assists staff with safety measures.
• Keeps teacher informed about individual student needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Serves as a resource to substitute teachers as needed.
• Participates in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Experience in public school setting

Experience with students with varying/

Initiative and independence

Education

Associates degree or higher or ParaPro Certification

Job description

Educational Support Professional: English Language Education

Job Description

Educational Support Professional: English Language Education

Position: Educational Support Professional: English Language Education

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Washington Street K-2 Elementary School

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: As per FEA ESP Contract

This position qualifies for town benefits, including Health Insurance

Job Requirements and Description:

Provide support to students in an English Language Education (ELE) setting. Assist with maintaining, implementing, and assessing the delivery of services that are contained in individual or collective student English Language Education Plans (ELEP), and in some cases, Individual Educational Plans (IEP), in an effort to support students' abilities to access the curriculum successfully.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists and supports lessons developed by the English Language Education (ELE) & General Ed. teachers.
• Assists student(s) working with instructional materials and other curriculum tasks.
• Utilizing prescribed methods, assists students to implement learned and developing organizational skills.
• Utilizes instructional technology resources to support students.
• Supplements and/or reinforces subject material that has been previously taught and is included in the ELEP and/or IEP.
• Reviews work with student(s) who have been absent from school.
• Assists staff with appropriate student safety measures.
• Alerts the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Establishes, as fully as possible, a dignified, respectful, supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s).
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to confer about one of the students to their respective ELE teacher.
• Participates in professional development opportunities as offered or assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher or ParaPro Certification preferred.
• Experience in a public school setting.
• Experience working with children with a range of disabilities.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).

We understand that our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the FPS community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools.

Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law, including based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, pregnancy-related status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information and/or disability.

Job Details

Job ID: 5985788

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 4, 2026

Welcome to Washington Street K-2

Washington Street School is a K-2 school serving approximately 500 students in Kindergarten through second grade. Located in Franklin, Massachusetts, a suburban community with a population of about 33,000 residents. Franklin is home to the country’s first public library and is known for its schools, parks, and family-friendly atmosphere.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marylynn Freedman , Assistant Principal
• 628 Washington Street
• Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]