Ed Tech II - Functional Life Skills - BMS

Biddeford and Dayton Schools & Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly schedules

Rewarding and meaningful work

Supportive teamwork

Job summary

Biddeford Middle School is hiring a Special Education Education Technician II – Functional Life Skills to support students and staff in a fast-paced K-12 setting. The role reinforces learning previously introduced by the classroom or special education teacher, assists in drill and practice activities, and provides classroom management during drills and emergencies.

The position offers family-friendly schedules, a collaborative team, and meaningful work.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Education Technician from the Maine Department of Education.
• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), fingerprinting on file with the Maine Department of Education.
• Appropriate Ed Technician Certification Level.

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 Level (Maine)

Job description

Ed Tech II - Functional Life Skills - BMS JobID: 3261

• Position Type: Educational Technician/ Ed Tech - Education Technicians
• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Location: Biddeford Middle School

Biddeford Middle School isseeking:

Special Education - Education Technicians II - Functional Life Skills

• Family-friendly Schedules
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Supportive teamwork

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.

Full Job Description

Certification/License

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

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