Ed Tech III - Instructional Support and Intervention - Waterboro Elementary School

Regional School Unit 57; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional School Unit No. 57 in Waterboro, ME seeks an Ed Tech III - Instructional Support and Intervention at Waterboro Elementary School to assist teaching staff and maintain an effective classroom environment.

The role spans instructional and non-instructional support, library/media tasks, IEP assistance, and tech support; requires post-secondary education, strong communication, and eligibility for Maine Educational Technician III Authorization.

Qualifications

• Documentation of at least three (3) years of post-secondary education or a combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study in an educationally related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; understanding of the instructional process; and awareness of student needs, including those of students with special needs.
• Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety procedures preferred.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested by administration.
• Must hold or be eligible for Maine Educational Technician III Authorization and CHRC Approval Certificate.
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information, as required by law.
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for successful fulfillment of assigned responsibilities. Prior experience in education is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning introduced by the teacher under direct supervision.
• Assist in developing strategies to reinforce material based on student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Support independent study, enrichment, and remedial work assigned by the teacher/content specialist.
• Administer, score, and record assessments as directed.
• Assist students with instructional materials and equipment.
• Provide input to the IEP process and parent conferences when requested.
• Provide primary support for computer lab technology, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and software updates.
• Support network functions for staff and students (user setup, upgrades, maintenance).
• Provide building-wide technology support as needed.
• Assist with software support and user assistance.
• Maintain current hardware and software inventory in collaboration with the Technology Coordinator.
• Prepare and manage the computer lab budget, including ordering supplies and software.
• Support mobile lab technology and assist staff with technology integration into curriculum.
• Copying, typing, filing, cutting, laminating, bulletin boards, calendars, and book orders.
• Check materials in and out; shelve returned items; process and catalog new materials.
• Assist with IEP preparation and prepare instructional materials.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Ethical behavior

Educational technology

Education

Post-secondary education or 90 hours in related field

Job description

Ed Tech III - Instructional Support and Intervention - Waterboro Elementary School JobID: 1601

• Date Posted: 8/12/2026
• Location: Waterboro Elementary School

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57
Office of the Superintendent
Waterboro, ME 04087

Reports To: Building Principal or Designee

Location: Waterboro Elementary School

Job Goal:

To assist teaching staff in maintaining an effective classroom environment where students can fully benefit from instructional programs and available resources.

Qualifications Desired:

• Documentation of at least three (3) years of post-secondary education or a combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study in an educationally related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; understanding of the instructional process; and awareness of student needs, including those of students with special needs.
• Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety procedures preferred.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested by administration.
• Must hold or be eligible for State of Maine Educational Technician III Authorization and CHRC Approval Certificate.
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information, as required by law.
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for successful fulfillment of assigned responsibilities. Prior experience in education is desirable but not required.

Performance Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

1. Instructional Support

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning introduced by the teacher/content specialist under direct supervision.
  • Assist in developing strategies to reinforce material based on student needs, interests, and abilities.
  • Support independent study, enrichment, and remedial work assigned by the teacher/content specialist.

2. Non-Instructional Support

• Administer, score, and record assessments as directed.
• Assist students with instructional materials and equipment.
• Provide input to the IEP process and parent conferences when requested.
• Provide primary support for computer lab technology, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and software updates.
• Support network functions for staff and students (user setup, upgrades, maintenance).
• Provide building-wide technology support as needed.
• Assist with software support and user assistance.
• Maintain current hardware and software inventory in collaboration with the Technology Coordinator.
• Prepare and manage the computer lab budget, including ordering supplies and software.
• Support mobile lab technology and assist staff with technology integration into curriculum.

3. Instructional Materials Preparation

Classroom

• Copying, typing, filing, cutting, laminating, bulletin boards, calendars, and book orders.

Library/Media

• Check materials in and out.
• Shelve returned items.
• Process and catalog new materials (books, periodicals, audiovisual).

Special Education

• Assist with IEP preparation.
• Prepare instructional materials (copying, filing, laminating, etc.).

4. Classroom & Student Management Support

Classroom

• Assist with supervision duties including recess, lunch, bus, study hall, and detention.
• Support student supervision during drills, assemblies, and field trips.
• Provide escort and assistance services as needed.

Library/Media

• Assist students in locating materials.
• Support library/media instruction and activities appropriate to age level.

Special Education

• Provide escort and assistance services to students as needed.

5. Substitute Support

• Serve as a primary source of information and assistance to substitute teachers.

6. Instructional Assistance

• Introduce new learning activities that are pre-planned in collaboration with the classroom teacher or content specialist.

Work Year

School year, as defined by the Educational Technician III Bargaining Agreement.

Terms of Employment:

Salary, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

Hourly Rate:

$21.06–$27.14 per hour

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
• Physical Tasks: Bending, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching.
• Lifting: Ability to lift ranging from 25–75 lbs depending on student size and situational needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.