Ed Tech III Functional Life Skills/Autism - Oxford Elementary

ServingSchools; Paris (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

15 paid sick days

Job summary

Oxford Elementary School in Oxford, ME is seeking a Functional Life Skills/Autism Ed Tech III for the 178-day school year. The role supports students in PreK-6 with life skills and autism-focused activities, reporting to the Building Principal/Student Services Director.

A strong emphasis on relationships, engagement, and collaborative instruction is required. The district highlights competitive benefits and a comprehensive package for full-time staff, including health/dental/vision, retirement,

Qualifications

• Background in PBIS, the workshop model, and student engagement.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and work well on a team.
• Experience with students with mental health and behavioral concerns is preferred.

Skills

PBIS background

Workshop model experience

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Job description

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the position of a Functional Life Skills/Autism Ed Tech III at The Oxford Elementary School in Oxford, ME.

Oxford Elementary School serves approximately 350 students in grades PreK - 6. The successful candidate will be a compassionate professional who believes that all children can learn at high levels. A background in PBIS, the workshop model and an intentional commitment to student engagement is a plus.

Must be able to build positive relationships with students and work well as part of a team. Experience with students with mental health and behavioral concerns is preferred. Strong academic skills with students are also preferred.

Reports to: Building Principal/Student Services Director

Terms of Employment

School Year 178 day position - Hourly rate from $19.29 - $29.20 per hour dependent on experience; position is under the Oxford Hills Educational Association Unit for Ed Techs IIs & IIIs which can be viewed here.

MSAD #17 offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with 80% of the premium paid by the employer (with up to 100% if both spouses work in the district); dental, vision, Group Life Insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee Pension, 403(b) retirement plan eligibility; 15 paid sick days per year; and tuition reimbursement.

As a District we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff and you will find our classrooms - both indoors and outdoors - as evolving spaces intentionally designed to optimize learning.

OUR MISSION

The Oxford Hills School District, in partnership with families and communities, engages and supports all students in diverse and challenging learning opportunities to prepare them to graduate as healthy, responsible, and productive citizens, ready to succeed in our global societies.

CORE BELIEFS

• Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths.
• Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them.
• Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Foster high aspirations and the skills of self-determination, self-control, and self-advocacy.
• Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times.
• Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment.

Expectations Of Oxford Hills School District Staff

• Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
• Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
• Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

• Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a "new basics" for learning across all grade levels;
• Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
• Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
• Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.