Educational Support Professional - STRIVE

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Job summary

The Franklin Public Schools is seeking a skilled Educational Support Professional to work in the STRIVE Program at Washington Elementary Complex in Franklin, MA. The role supports students with intellectual and developmental disabilities under ABA-informed instruction.

Qualifications include an Associate degree or ParaPro, knowledge of ABA, and ability to work independently. The position offers town benefits, including health insurance, and reports to building principal(s).

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher or ParaPro Certification.
• Knowledge and training in ABA.
• Experience working with students with developmental disabilities.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Must successfully pass CORI background check and CHRI fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive behavior supports and academic interventions for students
• Ensure safety of students during in and out of the classroom
• Work with lead teacher to provide academic, social, and emotional support and intervention
• Work collaboratively with the team of special education teachers and therapists to carry over skills
• Provide support with Activities of Daily Living, i.e. toileting, standing, self-care, etc
• Collect data

Skills

ABA knowledge

Independence

Education

Associate degree or higher or ParaPro Certification

Job description

Educational Support Professional - STRIVE

Franklin Public Schools Washington Street K-5 - Franklin, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5887311
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Position: Educational Support Professional: STRIVE
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Washington Elementary Complex
Reports to: Building Principal(s)
Salary: As per FEA ESP Contract

This position qualifies for town benefits, including Health Insurance

General Description:

The Franklin Public Schools, a Prek-12 district, is seeking a skilled and experienced special education assistant to work in the STRIVE Program at Washington Elementary Complex. The STRIVE Program is a specialized program with a low student to teacher ratio for students with intellectual and other developmental disabilities who require intensive programming and support. The program addresses the unique needs of each student, ensuring that instruction is developmentally appropriate. Students are provided with ongoing opportunities for inclusion on an individual basis with the support of program staff. Within this developmental model, the instructional strategies of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) are utilized throughout the school day.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide positive behavior supports and academic interventions for students
• Ensure safety of students during in and out of the classroom
• Work with lead teacher to provide academic, social, and emotional support and intervention
• Work collaboratively with the team of special education teachers and therapists to carry over skills
• Provide support with Activities of Daily Living, i.e. toileting, standing, self-care, etc
• Collect data

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher or ParaPro Certification
• Knowledge and training in ABA
• Experience working with students with developmental 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.

Position Type

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stefani Wasik , Principal
• Franklin Public Schools
• 628 Washington Street
• Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]