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Education Support Professional

MyPath · Beloit, WI · Part time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Why do you want to support students with academic, behavioral and therapeutic needs?

What they are checking: Whether they have genuine motivation for this school setting.

Tell me about a time you stayed patient with someone who was struggling.

What they are checking: Whether they have patience, which the posting calls out as essential.

What would you do

A student refuses to go back to class after a sensory break. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage transitions calmly, which the posting names.

You'll support many classrooms. How do you adjust to different teachers' styles?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay flexible across classrooms, as the posting describes.

A student is getting louder and more agitated during lunch. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they notice early signs and use de-escalation before it becomes a crisis.

How do you build a relationship with a student who pushes adults away?

What they are checking: Whether they can earn trust slowly and consistently.

How do you share concerns about a student with teachers or therapists?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate and collaborate as part of the team.

About the work

What does trauma-informed support mean to you in a classroom?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that behaviors often come from past trauma and respond with care.

How do you help a student practice an IEP goal during a lesson?

What they are checking: Whether they can carry out teacher plans and IEP strategies consistently.

How would you record behavior data while still working with students?

What they are checking: Whether they can document accurately in real time.

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The full job description

As published by MyPath.

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives. 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 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. 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 proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all. 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.