ESS reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,485 total reviews)
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60% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

ESS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,485 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ESS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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1K reviews
4.0
Sep 14, 2025

Working as a Para

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment, rewarding experience, ability to support and watch student success,

Cons

Little communication about trainings, half-day procedures, and expectations on half days, PDs, trainings, etc.

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ESS Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you find the work rewarding and enjoy supporting students’ success. We also appreciate your feedback regarding communication around trainings and half-day procedures—insights like this help us understand where we can do better.
4.0
Sep 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

very flexible. You pick and choose the jobs you wish to sub for.

Cons

Salary not the best in my area (Location)

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ESS Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you value the flexibility of our positions, and we appreciate your suggestion about providing a clearer introduction to role expectations.
2.0
Sep 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It is a nice place to work.

Cons

The pay is extremely low.

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ESS Response
9mo
We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your review! We’re sorry you are not satisfied with the pay. We will continue to work with our partnering districts to influence rate increases when possible.
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