Education Support Professional - SY

Education Support Professional - 1:1 role [SY25-26]

Malden Public Schools Early Learning Center - Malden, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps

Job : 5569728

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Malden Early Learning Center (ELC) has been the educational ground breaker for the children of Malden for over 20 years. The ELC has been providing children from diverse backgrounds ages 3-5 years old with a robust educational experience. Using the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) preschool standards as a foundation for success, the staff works to develop our students’ academic, social, and emotional skills.

We strive to ensure the time our students spend at the ELC is fun, engaging, and full of a variety of learning opportunities. Play is a big part of learning. Throughout the school day, children are provided times to develop their play skills and social skills. Staff actively fosters an environment where play is essential to learning. Staff employs both a supportive structured environment as well as helping students develop their independence through play.

The ELC has an indoor play space, gym, and a playground. During the coming school year, the outdoor playground will be redone to support the needs of all of our students.

The classrooms consist of integrated programs, inclusion programs as well as our intensive learning program. There are 21 highly qualified classroom teachers providing direct instruction to a variety of students. There are 3 specialty teachers (Music, Art, and Physical Education). All the teachers are certified in PreK and/or Special Education. Every classroom has 1-2 highly qualified paraprofessionals to support the educational/school environment.

Family engagement is a priority we strive to maintain. We work to stay connected with the families of our students at all levels. There are a variety of ways for families to be involved at the ELC, including PTO and School Council.

Under the supervision of the teacher, One-to-One Education Support Professional will provide direct service to individual students and participate in the daily instruction and activities of the school, program, and class to which the student is assigned. Beyond the normal classroom activities, the duties of a One-to-One ESP correspond directly to the needs of the student.

This is a one to one position and may involve special needs duties such as lifting, toileting and transportation assistance. This position works closely with students on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the support needed to gain full benefits from their education program.

Students who require a 1:1 ESP may have disabilities/diagnoses that include developmental disorders, autism, physical handicaps, multiple handicaps, Students who require a 1:1 ESP may also speak a language other than English.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments:
  Para Pro Assessment (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) or Work Keys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://)
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

• Experience working with a student who is diagnosed with one or more of the mild to moderate disabilities listed above.
• Demonstrated experience and ability working with parents/guardians, administrators, teachers, and students.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in assisting with team instruction.
• Able to be flexible to accommodate the needs of the student and or parent/guardians.

Reports to: Building Principal;
Program Manager

Salary: Commensurate with Malden Public Schools’ Unit C salary schedule HERE

Position Type: Full-Time

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