Ed Tech II - Functional Life Skills-BPS

ServingSchools; 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

Maine State retirement benefits

Job summary

Biddeford Primary School is seeking Education Technicians II to support Functional Life Skills in the Biddeford, Maine community. The role involves reinforcing learning, participating in workshops, and performing non-instructional tasks during drills and emergencies.

Candidates must hold Ed Technician Certification Level and be eligible for CHRC fingerprinting. Prior experience with students with special needs is preferred; compensation ranges with education level and experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Appropriate for Ed Technician Certification Level.
• Successful prior classroom experience or working with students with special needs for the appropriate grade levels is preferred but not required.

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

Ed Technician Certification Level

Job description

Special Education - Education Technicians II

• Family-friendly Schedules
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Supportive teamwork
• Great benefits and Maine State retirement

Biddeford Primary School Is Seeking

Education Technicians II - Functional Life Skills-BPS

• Family-friendly Schedules
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Supportive teamwork
• Great benefits and Maine State retirement

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 committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

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

Please See Other Job Openings At

• Biddeford Schools
• Dayton School
• Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative