Early Education Educational Support Professional (ESP) / Paraprofessional

Martin County West School District · United States

Early Education Educational Support Professional (ESP) / Paraprofessional JobID: 341

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Education Support Professional
• Date Posted: 10/7/2026
• Location: Martin County West Sherburn Elementary
• Date Available: ASAP

Educational Support Professional (ESP/Paraprofessional)

Martin County West Schools is accepting applications for an Educational Support Professional (ESP/Paraprofessional) for Early Education at Sherburn Elementary School.

105 E. 5th St., Sherburn, MN 56171

DETAILS

This is a full-time position at Martin County West Public Schools, located at Sherburn Elementary School, to provide general assistance to assigned students in Preschool and Grades K-2 with a variety of needs. This position follows the school calendar with the general Monday - Friday hours of approximately 8am - 3pm (adjusted based on before and after school duties assigned). The position is offered with locally competitive wage and comprehensive benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications for this position include but are not limited to:

• The ability to work cooperatively with other staff.
• The capability to work with students with a variety of needs.
• Strong human relations skills.

DUTIES

The duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing educational activities.
• Provide support and supervision to students in various settings, including the classroom, hallways, lunch room, gym, etc…
• Monitor student behavior and implement behavior management strategies as needed.
• Serve as crossing guard for students walking to and from school (typically 1-2 sessions per week).

PAY & BENEFITS

Short list of benefits, more detailed in the ESP Contract

• Approximately 37.5 Hour Work Week, 7.5 Hour Days (adjusted based on before and after school duties assigned).
• District Insurance Contribution: $7,150 (remaining insurance premium to be covered by employee)
• $400 403b Match After 1 Year of Service
• Annually: 15 days of paid time off
• Starting Pay, Negotiable with Experience, No Less Than $14.83 per hour

Physical Job Requirements

Light Work that may involve frequent lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Walking, standing, talking, listening, seeing, using and reaching with hands are required continuously. Sitting is required occasionally.

Position Open Until Filled

For more information, contact Principal Nickole Bowie at or