Educational Support Professional (ESP)-Long Term Substitute - 1 YR Position

Cohasset-Public-Schools; Cohasset (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cohasset Public Schools are seeking an Educational Support Professional (ESP) for a long-term substitute role. The position supports students with identified learning needs in a classroom or learning center, monitors progress, clarifies expectations, and reports to special education liaisons.

Must be enthusiastic about student learning and able to work with SEL concepts. Starting date is immediate; salary ranges from $26,656 to $32,895 per year.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• High School/Trade School degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Being respectful of learning differences
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to work alongside teachers to support student learning goals, including social-emotional support
• Commitment to professional work ethic

Skills

Paraprofessional

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

Educational Support Professional (ESP)-Long Term Substitute - 1 YR Position

Joseph Osgood School - Cohasset, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5934049

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Educational Support Paraprofessionals provide support for students with identified learning needs in a classroom or learning center setting. Staff members will be expected to monitor student progress, clarify learning expectations, and report back to special education liaisons as requested. Interested candidates should have an enthusiasm for student learning and a positive school environment, and a working understanding of social emotional learning. Other supervisory duties may be assigned during non-instructional time.

• being respectful of learning differences
• ability to maintain confidentiality
• willingness to work alongside teachers to support student learning goals, including social-emotional support
• commitment to professional work ethic

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $26,656 to $32,895 Per Year

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cohasset Public Schools policy of nondiscrimination shall apply to the District's students, staff, and families, and shall extend to the District's dealings with the general public and those with whom it does business, in accordance with applicable law. No individual shall be discriminated against or harassed in admission, employment, or access to educational opportunities, courses of study, programs, activities, or facilities of the Cohasset Public Schools on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, U.S. uniformed military service member status, disability, age (student age eligibility requirements excepted), homelessness, marital or parental status, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Cohasset Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Any complaint of a violation of the District's nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools or to the relevant District Officer or Coordinator (e.g., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Section 504, McKinney-Vento).

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• High School/Trade School degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Stapleton, M.Ed., CAGS , Director of Student Services
• Superintendent's Office
• 143 Pond Street
• Cohasset, Massachusetts 02025
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]