1.0 FTE Educational Support Professional (ESP)

• Therapeutic Learning Center
• Buker Elementary
  Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District
  Buker Elementary School
• Wenham, Massachusetts Job Details
  

Job ID:

5894639

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Hamilton Wenham Regional School District is looking for a highly motivated, student-centered Educational Support Professional (ESP) at Buker Elementary School. We are seeking a candidate who is flexible and comfortable working directly with students with social, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges. The candidate will perform duties that are instructional in nature and provide support students with acquiring social and behavioral skills.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Process

• Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to the school's philosophy, goals, and objectives.
  
• Works with the teacher in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate support strategies.
  Classroom Management
  
• Works with the teacher in the implementation, in accordance with school guidelines, of reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied to support learning.
  
• Works with the teacher in taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.
  Public Relations
  
• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.
  
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, and appropriate use of consultation time.
  
• Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
  
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.
  Professional Growth
  
• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
  
• Attends staff and committee meetings as required.
  Student Evaluation
  
• Works with the teacher to evaluate student progress through observation of students' social and behavioral skills and accurate data collection.
  
• Works with the teacher in providing appropriate accommodations and modifications across the school setting, as designated by student IEPs and/or behavior plans.
  
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
  
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred;
  
• Committed to working with a student centered, team-based model required;
  
• Ability to lift and position up to 50 pounds required;
  
• Able to actively participate in classroom activities that may require bending, lifting and floor time required;
  
• Able to support and assist with basic life and self-care skills if necessary.
  
• Flexibility, creativity and adaptability required.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency
  
• Decision Making
  
• Initiative
  
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
  
• Stress Management/Composure
  
• Learning Orientation
  
• Time Management
  

Position Type:

Full-time