COTA/Educational Technician RSU#23/Old Orchard Beach

Young World Physical Education; Old Orchard Beach (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School Unit 23 Jameson Elementary School in Old Orchard Beach, Maine seeks a COTA/Educational Technician III for full-time support of PreK-2 students with disabilities. The role includes delivering occupational therapy services under supervision, then supporting classrooms as an educational tech to reinforce skills.

The candidate must hold Maine DOE Educational Technician III authorization, OT assistant license, and CHRC clearance, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Maine DOE Educational Technician III Authorization certification.
• Valid Maine DOE Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
• Valid Maine DOE CHRC.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in supporting students with various learning styles and needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of the school OT.
• Support students as an Educational Technician III within classrooms.
• Assist in carrying over skills across settings in the classroom.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Training willingness

Community involvement

Education

Maine DOE Educational Technician III Authorization

Maine DOE Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license

Maine DOE CHRC

Job description

COTA/Educational Technician RSU#23/Old Orchard Beach

Regional School Unit 23 Jameson Elementary School - Old Orchard Beach, Maine Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5845337

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 22, 2026 2:01 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Special Education COTA/Ed Tech III Full-Time, PreK-2

Located a ½ mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, Jameson Elementary School is seeking candidates for a COTA/Educational Technician III position to support students with various disabilities, including autism, in a self-contained setting. The position will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services for the students within the classrooms. This will be conducted under the supervision of theschool-based OT. The remainder of the week will be spent supporting the students as an educational technician IIIwithin the same classrooms to support the carryover of skills.

The successful candidates should possess the following:

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Maine DOE Educational Technician III Authorization certification
• Valid Maine DOE Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license
• Valid Maine DOE Criminal History Records Check (CHRC)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Interest in supporting students with various learning styles and needs
• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of technology
• Willingness to participate in ongoing in-service training
• Interest in participating in the school community outside of the classroom

RSU 23 is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Posted until filled

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Categories: Special Education > OT Assistant

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kati Glencross , Human Resources Manager
• 40 E Emerson Cummings Blvd
• Old Orchard Beach, Maine 04064
• Phone: [phone] x1925
• Email: [e-mail]

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