About this role
The Forestdale School in Sandwich, a PreK-2 school, is looking for three (3) Educational Support Professionals (ESPs) to support students receiving special education services 1:1, in classrooms, in small groups and/or in a subseparate classroom. This is a full time position working 6.5 hours per day. QUALITIES / ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS:
• Experience working with special education students is preferred.
• Associate degree preferred but not required.
• Organization, patience, and a sense of humor required.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Assistant Principal and/or Supervisor PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
• Work cooperatively with the teachers, supervisors, and additional ESPs.
• Support students individually or in small groups during classroom instruction.
• Provide direct instruction of new material under the supervision of a teacher, if necessary.
• Provide academic, social, and behavioral assistance in classrooms settings.
• Assist with duties as required by the building principal and teacher.
• Participate in district-assigned professional development.
COMPENSATION: Per the ESP Collective Bargaining Agreement located on the Sandwich website. Sandwich Public Schools does not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of SPS from or otherwise discriminate against, individuals on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.