SAIL Educational Support Professional (Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional)

SAIL Educational Support Professional (Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional) Westford Public Schools Blanchard Middle School - Westford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5846434 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026 Job Description Educational Support Professional (Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional) working in the SAIL classroom (Social, Academic, Inclusive Learning). Work daily with students with emotional disabilities, both in a substantially separate classroom and in the general education classroom. They must be able to work effectively with the Special Educator, Classroom Teacher, District BCBA, and service providers to fully implement students’ individual educational plans. ESPs must be able to observe, collect data and report on the students of this classroom to the Special Educator and Classroom Teacher in a professional manner in order to maintain the integrity of the programming which meets the students’ needs. Responsible for providing instruction to designated students in a structured classroom environment designed to strengthen intellectual, emotional, and social growth under the Special Educator. Understand implications and practical application of individual student’s educational programs and behavior management guidelines. Collaborates with the Special Educator and Classroom Teacher to share observations of teaching strategies to further develop effective approaches for student learning in academics, life skills, and appropriate behavior. Maintain data collection logs used to further develop appropriate programming. Implement behavior programs and teach necessary skills for self regulation of behavior under the direction of the Special Educator that may require using Safety Care strategies. Knowledgeable and open to learning, successful de-escalation strategies and techniques to allow adjustment of approach with students during disruptive behavior episodes. Able to respond proactively to students behavior signals to potentially de-escalate a possible behavior episode. Position Type: Full-time Salary: $24 to $26 Per Hour Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Special Education > Emotionally Disabled Special Education > General Special Education Job Requirements Strong Interpersonal Skills Strong Organizational Skills Monday-Friday 7:50am - 2:20pm Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Janet Keirstead , Assistant Principal 14 West Street Westford, Massachusetts 01886 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Westford Public Schools