Education Support Professional

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

Overview

Make a Difference Every Day

The Richardson School, a MyPath Company, is looking for an Education Support Professional (ESP) who wants to make a meaningful impact. In this role, you’ll be part of a caring, collaborative team supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, and therapeutic needs. You’ll help create a safe, engaging learning environment where every student can grow, participate, and succeed.

Whether you're beginning your career in education or bringing valuable experience, your flexibility, positivity, and compassion matter most.

What You’ll Do

• Support classrooms across the school with daily lessons, activities, and supervision
• Engage students in 1:1 and small-group learning to build academic and social skills
• Assist with behavioral support using trauma-informed and approved de-escalation techniques
• Help implement IEP goals and classroom strategies designed by teachers and treatment team
• Support sensory breaks, transitions, specials, and unstructured times
• Document student progress, behavior data, and required reports
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide consistent care
• Model professionalism, patience, and positive communication every day

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Eligible for WI DPI Instructional Aide / Special Education Aide license
• Experience working with students with disabilities is helpful but not required
• A calm, adaptable, and student-centered approach
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow behavior plans and use physical intervention techniques once trained

What You’ll Gain

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, between 9:00am – 3:00pm (school-year with calendar with summers off), Part Time working up 25 hours per week

• Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Part-Time Benefits (20+ hours/week):
  • 401(k) with MyPath Financial Wellness Resources
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • On-demand access to earned wages
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • PTO accrual & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee discount program through PerkSpot

At The Richardson School, we value our employees and are committed to offering meaningful benefits that support your well-being, growth, and success.

Additional Information

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.  We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best.  Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

• Passion

• Accountability

• Teamwork

• Openness

• Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!

MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.