Ed Tech III (178)

Regional School Unit 05; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School Unit 05 in Freeport, IL, seeks a dedicated Special Education Educational Technician III to support students in grades 9-12 in our Functional Life Skills program.

You will assist with academics, behavior support, daily living skills, and communication goals, collaborating with teachers, related service providers, and families.

The role includes personal care tasks and implementing individualized IEPs, with pay per the CEA Appendix B and a $1.50 differential.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid 023-Ed Tech III Certification from the ME Dept. of Education.
• Experience supporting students with complex needs in life skills, behavior, and daily living.
• Ability to work with teachers, service providers, and families as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students with personal care, toileting, feeding, and daily living skills.
• Provide academic, behavioral, and vocational readiness support.
• Implement instructional and therapeutic programs during the school day.

Skills

Relationship building

Behavior support plans

IEP goals

Team collaboration

Education

023-Ed Tech III Certification

Job description

RSU5 DURHAM-FREEPORT-POWNAL

2026-2027

Freeport High School

Freeport High School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Educational Technician III to support students in grades 9-12 within our Functional LIfe Skills program. This position involves providing academic, behavioral, communication, and daily living support to students with complex needs in both individual and small group settings.

The ideal candidates will have the ability to build positive relationships with students, implement individualized behavior support plans and IEP goals, and work collaboratively with special education teachers, related service providers, and families as part of a high-performing team. Candidates should be patient, flexible, proactive, and passionate about helping students develop independence, functional life skills, communication, and vocational readiness.

Responsibilities may include supporting students with personal care, toileting, feeding, community-based instruction, behavior regulation, and implementation of instructional and therapeutic programming throughout the school day.

Pay for this position is based on the CEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Appendix B and ranges from $25.66 to $28.91 hourly, depending on experience. This position will also receive a $1.50/hour differential due to the regular assignment of responsibilities that include feeding, toileting, personal care/hygiene, and/or the physical restraint of students.

Requirements:

Must hold valid 023-Ed Tech III Certification from the ME Dept. of Education.

Position remains open until suitable candidate is found.