Language-Based Education Support Specialist

Gloucester Public Schools System; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester Public Schools System is seeking an Education Support Professional - LanguageBased at O'Maley Innovation Middle School in Gloucester, MA. The role provides individualized, intensive academic support to students with language-based disabilities under the supervision of a special education teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

The position is full-time with salary commensurate with experience, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to collaborate with a dedicated

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates degree or higher; or completion of ParaPro Testing.
• Experience and/or education working with children with special needs, preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with classroom teachers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to student success.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Track record of professionalism and effective collaboration in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, intensive academic support to language-based students under the supervision of the special education teacher.
• Starting the 2026-27 school year.
• Support classroom teachers and implement SPED-related strategies as part of daily routines.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience

Flexibility

Genuine commitment to student success

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree or higher; or ParaPro testing

Experience with special needs

Job description

Gloucester Public Schools System is seeking an Education Support Professional - LanguageBased at O'Maley Innovation Middle School in Gloucester, MA. The role provides individualized, intensive academic support to students with language-based disabilities under the supervision of a special education teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

The position is full-time with salary commensurate with experience, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to collaborate with a dedicated