Ed Tech II Restorative Ed (RootED) - Longley School

Lewiston Public Schools; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Lewiston Public Schools is seeking an Educational Technician I, II, or III to support general daily classroom activities under the teacher's direction. The role emphasizes small-group instruction, classroom management, materials preparation, and routine clerical tasks.

Requirements include availability five days a week, a high school diploma (or 60/90 college credits) and Maine state Educational Technician certification. The position is full-time, hourly, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or 60/90 college credits; Maine Educational Technician certification.
• Availability to work five days per week (Mon–Fri) per district schedule.
• Strong ability to support teacher-directed instruction and classroom operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with small-group instruction and tutoring as requested by the teacher.
• Support classroom management and other classroom functions.
• Prepare materials for instructional units and set up the classroom.
• Maintain attendance reports and related clerical tasks with the teacher.
• Hang bulletin boards and keep displays current; operate standard school equipment.
• Escort students to and from classrooms as needed.

Skills

Small-group instruction

Classroom management

Materials preparation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or 60/90 college credits

Tools

Educational Technician Certification

Job description

Educational Technician I, II, III General Education Classroom

Lewiston Public Schools

Job Title

Educational Technician I, II, III

Reports To

Classroom Teacher (daily direction); Building Principal (supervision)

Approved By

J. Langlais, Superintendent

Effective Date

10/2/2026

Status

Full-time, hourly

Pay Range

$19.30 - 26.50 per hour

Position Summary

The Educational Technician I, II, or III assists the classroom teacher with general daily classroom activities. This includes small-group instruction, classroom management, materials preparation, and routine clerical tasks, all carried out under the teacher's direction.

Essential Requirement: Availability

The employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule. This is an essential function of the position, not a preference.

Students and teachers depend on consistent classroom support. Regular, predictable attendance on every scheduled school day is therefore required, along with any required professional development days on the district calendar.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with small-group instruction and tutor students at the teacher's request.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining discipline and with other classroom functions.
• Help set up the classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units.
• Handle attendance reports and related clerical tasks with the teacher.
• Help assemble and hang bulletin board materials and keep displays current.
• Operate standard school equipment, such as computers, laminators, copiers, and audiovisual equipment.
• Escort students to and from classrooms and other areas as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None. The Ed Tech II carries out instructions in the classroom under the teacher's direction.

Schedule and Work Year

ItemDetailDaysMonday Friday, 5 days per week, per the Lewiston Public Schools scheduleHoursVaries dependent upon school locationWork yearLewiston Public Schools academic year calendar

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the 5-day-per-week availability requirement. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma (I), 60 college credits completed (II), or 90 college credits completed (III), and certification as an Educational Technician with the State of Maine Department of Education
• Available and able to work 5 days per week per the Lewiston Public Schools schedule

Language Skills

• Read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Present information effectively one-on-one and in small groups to students, staff, and families.

Mathematical Skills

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning ability

• Apply common sense to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.
• Handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standard situations.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Build effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies.

Compensation And Benefits

Hourly pay ranges from $19.30 - $26.50. Full-time employees receive a robust benefits package:

• Health insurance, with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Maine Public Employee retirement, 403(b), and 457 plans
• 12 paid sick days per year
• Tuition reimbursement and more

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands below are essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them.

• Regularly sit, talk, and hear.
• Stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods throughout the school day.
• Occasionally climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Push items of up to 50 pounds, such as pushing children on a bike or rearranging furniture.
• Use close, distance, and peripheral vision.

The classroom noise level is usually loud, at a standard level for a school setting. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

ADA Statement

The information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, old local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act.

This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Federal Nondiscrimination Notice

Lewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.