Functional Life Skills Ed Tech I

MSAD #17; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to fostering resilient and motivated learners. In this role, you will support students with diverse needs, helping them navigate their individual learning journeys. Your ability to build positive relationships and employ critical thinking will be vital in creating a safe and engaging classroom environment. This innovative school district is committed to the well-being of both students and staff, offering a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you're passionate about education and eager to inspire the next generation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a certification in education and experience with diverse learning needs.
• Strong academic skills and ability to build relationships with students are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with individual learning paths and foster a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage with the community for student success.

Skills

Building positive relationships with students

Experience with mental health and behavioral concerns

Strong academic skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Certification in Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the position of Functional Life Skills Ed Tech I at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris, ME.

Must be able to build positive relationships with students and work well as part of a team. Experience with students with mental health and behavioral concerns is preferred. Strong academic skills with students are also preferred.

As a District we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff and you will find our classrooms - both indoors and outdoors - as evolving spaces intentionally designed to optimize learning. Our District maintains close partnerships with multiple community partners and recently started an Employee Life Navigator program intended to add an additional layer of support for all staff.

OUR MISSION

The Oxford Hills School District, in partnership with families and communities, engages and supports all students in diverse and challenging learning opportunities to prepare them to graduate as healthy, responsible, and productive citizens, ready to succeed in our global societies.

CORE BELIEFS

Therefore, the Oxford Hills School District, in collaboration with its parents and communities, will:

1. Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths.
2. Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them.
3. Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
4. Foster high aspirations and the skills of self-determination, self-control, and self-advocacy.
5. Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times.
6. Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment.

Reports to: Building Principal
Work Schedule: 180 Day Contract

Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:

As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

1. Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a “new basics” for learning across all grade levels;
2. Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
3. Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
4. Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students’ personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

How To Apply
Applicants must complete the entire online application as well as provide cover letter, résumé, copy of certification, transcripts and three current letters of reference to be considered for a position. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.