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Education Support Professionals

DSEA's Education Support Professional members take care of our children every day and make sure they have the tools they need to succeed in our schools and classrooms.
esp conference; esp bill of rights

For decades, DSEA has championed Education Support Professionals (ESPs), their efforts to gain full inclusion in the Union, fair and equitable pay, and their full recognition as accomplished professionals. 

Education Support Professionals strengthen our schools, communities, and associations across the country. They play an important role on 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.

Become a Member

DSEA's ESP members represent 8 of the 9 ESP career families.*

  • Clerical services
  • Custodial and maintenance services
  • Food 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. DSEA currently does not represent members in the Health and Student Services family.

Graduation Day

Nearly three million Education Support Professionals work in America’s schools. They keep students healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.

DSEA member James Fischbach
Our students are capable of amazing things when they have the supports they need to succeed.
Quote by: James Fischbach, Special Education Paraprofessional & DSEA Member
DSEA members speaking to a crowd. The back of one member's shirt says "Proud Union Member."

Together we're stronger. Together we're heard.

You belong in the union! Join today to belong to the movement fighting for the pay, working conditions, and respect we all deserve.
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Standing Strong for Student Success

DSEA represents the over 12,000 classroom teachers, specialists, and education support professionals working in Delaware public schools. These individuals are dedicated to providing the best educational opportunities to the 130,000 Delaware students. DSEA members provide a wide range of services to the students and the communities they live in.