LONG TERM SUB - Educational Support Professional (Teaching Assistant) Length of Assignment: Immediately through November 20, 2026 Position will be paid in accordance with our Substitute Handbook Organizational Scope: Reporting directly to building based administration and an assigned cooperating teacher(s), and working under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement with Westford Education Association/Unit E, the Educational Support Professional (ESP) advances the mission of WPS by developing curious lifelong learners who are responsible, empathetic members of the community, demonstrating innovation through a wide variety of opportunities within inclusive, joyful learning environments that embrace their variability and honor their diversity. Special Education ESP: The Special Education ESP assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, provides individualized support to special needs students, and attends to their physical, emotional health and safety, while affirming their abilities and promoting dignity in all interactions.