Education Support Professional - RISE Program K-2

Education Support Professional – RISE Program K-2 Gloucester Public Schools System – West Parish Elementary School, Gloucester, Massachusetts Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026 Position Type: Full-time Job Description West Parish Elementary is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional to provide crucial support to students with behavioral challenges. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with teachers and staff and help students develop the social, emotional, and academic skills necessary for success. Responsibilities Provide classroom and educational support services to students under the supervision of a classroom teacher. Help create and maintain a structured and predictable classroom environment. Assist students with self‑regulation strategies and coping mechanisms. Qualifications High school diploma, equivalent, or successful completion of the ParaPro test required. Associate’s degree or higher preferred. Experience and/or education working with children with special needs preferred. Ability to work cooperatively with classroom teacher(s), school adjustment counselors, and administrators. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, empathy, flexibility, and a genuine desire to support students with unique needs. Track record of professionalism and effective collaboration in the workplace. Additional Information Hours: 32.5 hours weekly Salary: $29,355.00 – $38,268.00 (ESP schedule), commensurate with experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement options. Citizenship/Residency Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Telena Imel, Principal West Parish School 10 Concord Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education