Ed Tech II - Functional Life Skills - BMS

ServingSchools; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Biddeford Middle School in Biddeford, ME seeks an Education Technician II for Functional Life Skills to support students with special needs. The role involves reinforcing classroom learning, assisting with drills, and participating in ongoing workshops as requested by leadership.

Candidates must have Maine Education Department Education Technician Certification and complete fingerprinting requirements. Experience in a classroom setting with diverse learners is preferred; compensation is based on

Qualifications

• Successful prior classroom experience or working with students with special needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the classroom or special education teacher and assist in drill and practice activities.
• Participate in required workshops by request of Building Leader, Supervisor, or Director.
• Perform non-instructional, non-evaluating functions including suspension of students.
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials or provide classroom management functions during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, etc.
• Alerts teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.

Education

Education Technician Certification

Job description

Biddeford Middle School Is Seeking:

• Family-friendly Schedules


• Rewarding and meaningful work


• Supportive teamwork

Special Education - Education Technicians II - Functional Life Skills

Brief Job Duties:

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the classroom or special education teacher and assist in drill and practice activities.


• Participate in required workshops by request of Building Leader, Supervisor, or Director.


• Perform non-instructional, non-evaluating functions including suspension of students.


• Assist in preparation of instructional materials or provide classroom management functions during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, etc.


• Alerts teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.

Certification/License:

Full Job Description

• Certification as an Education Technician from the Maine Department of Education


• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education

Education:

Appropriate for Ed Technician Certification Level

Experience:

Successful prior classroom experience or working with students with special needs for the appropriate grade levels is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

Based on position, education level, experience, and per the collective bargaining agreement

Range: $21.70 - $32.67 per hour

Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches


• Views of the Saco River to its west


• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area


• Less than two hours north of Boston.


• Home to a growing population of diverse residents


• Picturesque downtown


• Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown


• Thriving economy


• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking

Equal Opportunity

The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity. The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

Criminal Background Check

All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting

Equal Opportunity

The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity. The selection of all employees by the School Department will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

Criminal Background Check

All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Maine Department of Education login and an account and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting.