Educational Technician

General Ed Tech Responsibilities

• Aid in preparing instructional materials
• Review and reinforce previously introduced learning for an individual or small group of students
• Assist in the implementation of health, safety, and emergency procedures
• Assist teachers/specialists in other duties compatible to the job classification
• Perform student management duties before and after school, during recess, lunch, assemblies, emergency drills, and in classrooms within the standard school day
• Assists or implements personal care protocols (e.g., toileting needs, feeding needs, medical needs)
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information
• Participate in staff meetings as needed
• Arrive and depart punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and coverage
• Abide by all policies and procedures of MECDHH/GBSD and Federal/State regulations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities - Ed Tech III

• Meet with classroom teacher(s) and/or specialist(s) at least weekly to discuss progress of students and to receive direction and assistance
• Provide direct instruction for an individual or small group of students in collaboration with the classroom teacher(s) and/or specialist(s)
• Perform short-term instruction and classroom management activities in the classroom under the indirect supervision of the teacher(s) and/or specialist(s)

Additional Primary Responsibilities - Ed Tech II

• Meet with classroom teacher(s) and/or specialist(s) at least twice weekly to discuss progress of students and to receive direction and assistance
• Conduct one-on-one or small groups with indirect professional supervision
• Introduce new learning pre-planned for an individual or small group of students in collaboration with the teacher(s) and/or specialist(s)
• Perform short-term instruction and classroom management activities in the classroom under the direct supervision of the teacher(s) and/or specialist(s)

Additional Primary Responsibilities - Ed Tech I

• Meet with the classroom teacher(s) and/or specialist(s) daily to receive direction

Certification Requirements

• Educational Technician III: Satisfactory completion of three years of college/university or 90 college credit hours, Maine certification as an Educational Technician III
• Educational Technician II: Satisfactory completion of 60 semester hours of approved credit, Maine certification as an Educational Technician II
• Educational Technician I: High School diploma or GED, Maine certification as an Educational Technician I

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• Current Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) Certificate
• Experience working with children preferred
• Current training in emergency, health, and safety procedures (CPR, First Aid, etc.)
• Fluency in American Sign Language preferred, willingness to learn required
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognize the value of diverse perspectives and experiences; and foster a work environment reflective of the community at large

Pay and Benefits

A competitive salary and benefits package, including medical/dental insurance, course reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Maine State Retirement, and paid sick/personal time, is offered.