Education Support Professionals
ESPs are organizing for respect and fair pay
The days of getting crumbs in new contracts have ended.
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Contract fights lift wages, profile of paraeducators
Recent campaigns shine a light on the outlandishly low wages paid to ESPs.
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ESPs are winning major advances
Contract highlights from recent preK-12 settlements.
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Meet the 2025 ESP of the Year
Katie Monteiro is a proud union member and a talented educator.
Save the Date for the MTA ESP Conference
ESPs United for All Voices – Public Education Is Our Right; Defending It Is Our Fight!
WHAT: MTA ESP Conference
WHEN: April 10 & 11, 2026
WHERE: Margaritaville Resort, Hyannis
This conference is tailored to meet the specific needs of ESPs. This event provides a unique opportunity to engage in fantastic workshops, meet and network with colleagues, and have fun.
The conference is free to attend and hotel rooms are available at a discounted price.
Gain skills, meet MTA ESPs at leadership weekends
The MTA is offering leadership development training specifically tailored for Education Support Professionals.
The MTA ESP Leadership program is a four-weekend course focused on leadership and communication strategies, strengthening interpersonal skills and supporting emerging ESP leaders.
ESPs: Speak Out!
The MTA’s preK-12 Education Support Professionals play critically important roles in our public schools, providing individual and small-group instruction to students with disabilities, assisting in early education classes, supporting English learners, driving buses, preparing meals, keeping schools clean and performing myriad administrative and education support functions.
Learn more about the MTA ESP Bill of Rights and share your story.