What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Support Professional - Inclusion position at LaLiberte Elementary School?
The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District is hiring an Education Support Professionals (ESP) Elementary School Inclusion Setting for the 2026-2027 academic school year.
General Job Description:
The Education Support Professional supports and carries out instruction designed by general and special educators to meet the individual needs of high school students with or without disabilities in a calm, non-reactive, and respectful manner. The ESP is directly involved in assisting educators to promote student success within inclusive academic environments. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Supporting students in achieving IEP goals within general education classrooms, including core academic subjects such as math, science, English, and social studies.
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Monitoring and documenting academic progress and behavioral data, with a focus on high school-level standards and benchmarks.
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Regularly collaborating and communicating with general education teachers, special education teachers, counselors, and other service providers to ensure consistency and alignment of instructional strategies.
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Reinforcing learning, study skills, organizational skills, and executive functioning strategies initially outlined by lead teachers.
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Assisting students with note-taking, assignment completion, test accommodations, and use of assistive technology as appropriate.
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Following detailed behavioral and educational accommodations and behavior intervention plans tailored to adolescent students.
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Collecting and recording student data in collaboration with special education and content-area teachers to inform instruction and IEP reviews.
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Reporting academic, social, and behavioral concerns to lead teachers and support teams promptly.
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Motivating students using positive reinforcement, recognizing the developmental and social challenges of high school students.
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Implementing de-escalation strategies to manage behavioral incidents or conflicts, prioritizing a safe and inclusive school environment.
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Demonstrating understanding of adolescent developmental needs, confidentiality laws (such as FERPA), and maintaining professional boundaries with students, families, and staff.
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Supporting student participation in inclusive extracurricular or academic activities when applicable.
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Other duties as assigned to meet the dynamic needs of high school students in inclusive academic settings.