VEA Members: Education Support Professionals

VEA Members: Education Support Professionals

VEA is proud to include many Education Support Professionals (ESP) among its membership of 40,000.

ESP members of every job category join to enjoy the benefits of membership. As a member of VEA, you’ll not only gain a voice on the job, you’ll be entitled to money-saving insurance and other programs.

Who's an ESP?

It takes a TEAM to provide superior learning opportunities to students. Education Support Professionals support students from early morning bus pickups to classroom assistance to school breakfast and lunch programs to late night maintenance.

Here are common ESP classifications:

Clerical Services
Custodial & Maintenance
Food Services
Health & Student Services
Paraeducators
Security Services
Skilled Trades
Technical Services
Transportation

ESP Resources!

Education Support Professionals are critical members of the K-12 and Higher-ed public education workforce.

Building Your Professional Skills

The VEA and NEA offer numerous avenues to build your skills and advance in the profession.

VEA ANNUAL ESP CONFERENCE

VEA welcomes all ESPs to join our Union.

Learn more and join now!

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Did You Know?

Virginia is a top 10 state in median household income, but ranks 36th in the US in state per pupil funding of K-12 education.

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