National Educational Support Professionals Day #ThanksSupportStaff with a school house in the background and people in the front of the school wearing different uniforms

Education Support Professionals strengthen our schools, communities and associations across the country. They play an important role in the education team and in the lives of students both inside and outside of the classroom. They keep our schools running and our students safe, healthy and ready to learn every day. 

NEA ESPs are represented by 9 career families*

  • Clerical services   
  • Custodial and maintenance services  
  • Food services  
  • Health and student services  
  • Paraeducators  
  • Security services  
  • Skilled trades  
  • Technical services  
  • Transportation services

*An ESP career family is a group of ESP professions that share similar core job skills, responsibilities, education, and training. 

To learn more about Education Support Professionals Day, click here.