Ed Tech II/III: Compassionate Special Ed Aide

Servingschools; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Longevity days

Personal days

Sick days

Job summary

Ellsworth Elementary Middle School seeks Paraprofessional (Ed Tech) at II or III certification levels to support special needs students and assist in classroom settings.

Base pay is $20.73/hour for Ed Tech II and $22.63/hour for Ed Tech III, with progression by experience. Benefits include health insurance, sick and personal days, longevity days and retirement. Interview arrangement via the Special Education Director.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional (Ed Tech) II or III certification.
• Supports direct academic and behavioral instruction for students.
• Assists in preparing differentiated instructional materials as directed by the Special Educator.
• May supervise students on field trips and contribute to classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Supports direct academic and behavioral instruction to students individually or in groups.
• Assists in managing classroom activities and materials.
• Assists in preparing differentiated instructional materials as determined by Special Educator.
• Supervises students on field trips and supports administration as needed.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Behavioral support

Differentiated instruction

Staff collaboration

Education

60 college credits (Ed Tech II)

90 college credits (Ed Tech III)

Job description

The Ellsworth Elementary Middle School has openings for Paraprofessional (Ed Tech) at II or III levels of certification. You can make a difference in the lives of children by supporting special needs students.

Responsibilities

Supports direct academic and behavioral instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings

Provides assistance with classroom activities

Assist in preparing differentiated instructional materials as determined by Special Educator

Assists in managing behaviors using prescribed approaches provided through training Supervises students on field trip activities.

Perform other related duties as requested by administration.

There are opportunities for additional hours for after school tutoring, extended school year employment, and transportation aide during school and extended school year.

What are the benefits of being an ed tech?

Work the school year schedule (no nights, no weekends, no school vacations)

Benefits (health ins., retirement, longevity days, personal days, and sick days)

Work with students and staff members in a friendly and upbeat environment

A perfect position for someone with children

Set up an interview and learn more about the great things happening in the Ellsworth School Department

Base pay (0 years of experience) is $20.73 per hour for Ed Tech II's and $22.63 for Ed Tech III's, pay increases with years of relative experience. Benefits include 100% paid single subscriber health insurance, sick leave, personal days and longevity days.

The ideal candidate is caring, is compassionate, and is dedicated to student success.

• An Ed Tech II needs 60 college credits to be certified.
• An Ed Tech III requires 90 college credits for certification.
  
  

To apply for ed tech certification go to: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert

The complete application packet should be returned to the Office of the Superintendent, 11 Avery Lane, Ellsworth, ME 04605 or by email to: [e-mail].

For further details regarding the positions please contact Lisa Backman, Special Education Director, at [e-mail].

Ellsworth School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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