Substitute Special Education Support Professionals

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools is seeking dependable Substitute ESPs to join our Special Education team for the current school year. This on-call substitute role supports students with varied needs across nine district buildings and follows plans created by regular ESPs.

Starting after orientation, the position involves flexible hours, daily start around 7:45–8:50 am and end around 2:20–3:30 pm, with pay at $18.50 per hour (paid twice monthly). Orientation and background check are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Comfortable with and enjoy working with students with special needs.
• Flexible and willing to work in a variety of settings with a variety of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communication, physical/motor, personal care, and social/emotional needs.
• Adapt and modify learning environment and materials as needed.
• Follow plans prepared by the ESP and the position they are filling.
• Support with positive behavior intervention strategies.

Skills

Flexibility

Comfort with special needs students

Dependability

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Substitute Special Education Support Professionals

JobID: 5200

• Position Type: Substitutes - Support Staff/ Substitute ESP - Special Education

• Date Posted: 8/19/2026

• Location: District Wide

• Date Available: After Orientation

• Closing Date: Accepting Applications

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School District # 877 is accepting applications for Special Education Support Professionals (ESPs) for the current school year. We are seeking dependable substitute ESP's who are available to work in the district on an on-call basis. If you are interested in substituting in this very important and rewarding position, please complete the online application found on this page. The Special Education department will review your application. Before working as a Sub ESP, you will need to complete a background check and attend an orientation. For questions regarding the role of a substitute ESP, please contact our Special Education Office at 763-682-8722.

Hours of Work

The substitute ESP generally follows the school day.

Approximate Start Time: 7:45 a.m. (Elementary Schools) -or- 8:50 a.m. (Middle and High School)

Approximate Stop Time: 2:20 p.m. (Elementary Schools) -or- 3:30 p.m. (Middle and High School)

Rate of Pay: $18.50/hour (paid twice/month), this is not a benefit eligible position

Location: You could be working at any of the 9 buildings throughout the district, or you may specify building preferences during your orientation. The more flexible you are, the more hours are available for you to work.

Beginning: After Orientation

Responsibilities

A Special Education Support Professional substitute (ESP sub) works with special education students. Our students come with a variety of needs including but not limited to:

• Communication
• Physical and motor
• Personal care
• Social/emotional

The sub ESP often supports students by adapting and modifying the learning environment and materials as needed. Assisting the student with personal care may also be a part of the role so it is important the sub ESP is physically able to perform all tasks. Students easily distracted or easily frustrated are supported by the sub ESP through positive behavior intervention strategies. The sub ESP will follow a plan prepared by the ESP whose position they are filling. Special Education and Classroom teachers provide assistance as needed. This role is a rewarding one, giving the sub ESP the opportunity to work with children who have so much to offer and need support in doing so.

What BHM Schools offers

• Flexibility: You choose the days you work, the location and age group of the students you work with, and whether or not you want to work part or all of the day.
• Meaningful Work: In keeping with our mission to prepare students for a successful future in a changing world, BHM Schools takes pride in delivering a strong, well-rounded, quality education.

Desired Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma.
• Must be comfortable with and enjoy working with students with special needs.
• Candidates with a high degree of flexibility and willingness to work in a variety of settings with a variety of children are highly preferred.

For questions regarding the role of a substitute ESP, please contact the Special Services office at 763-682-8722.