Ed-Tech III Paraprofessional supporting ML students

Biddeford and Dayton Schools & Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative

Biddeford (ME)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Family-friendly schedules

Supportive teamwork

Job summary

A local educational institution in Biddeford, Maine is seeking an Ed-Tech III Paraprofessional to support ML students. The ideal candidate will assist in reinforcing skills, managing classroom activities, and ensuring student welfare. The position requires appropriate certification, with a preference for prior experience with special needs students. Join a team that embraces a family-friendly and supportive work environment, coupled with competitive benefits and Maine State retirement.

Qualifications

Certification as an Education Technician from the Maine Department of Education.
Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) required.
Prior experience with special needs children desirable.

Responsibilities

Guide students to reinforce reading, writing, and language skills.
Assist in classroom management and preparation.
Document student learning and performance.
Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and ensure a safe, orderly classroom.
Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
Construct, copy and distribute educational materials as needed.
Assist teacher with parent contact to foster effective involvement.
Follow safety rules and procedures governing assistance for all students.

Skills

Ability to assist students with diverse needs

Effective communication skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Ability to work in teamwork settings

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of college coursework per No Child Left Behind Act

Tools

Personal computers

Office equipment

Job description

Ed-Tech III Paraprofessional supporting ML students JobID: 3128

Position Type: Educational Technician/ Ed Tech - Education Technicians I,II,III
Date Posted: 2/24/2026
Location: Biddeford Intermediate School

Biddeford Intermediate School is seeking:

ELL Ed-Tech III Paraprofessional (Instructional)

Family-friendly Schedules
Rewarding and meaningful work
Supportive teamwork
Great benefits and Maine State retirement

Certification/License

Certification as an Education Technician from the Maine Department of Education
Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education

Education

Appropriate for Ed Technician Certification Level

Experience

Successful prior classroom experience or working with students with special needs for the appropriate grade levels is preferred but not required.

Essential Job Functions

Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, writing, language arts and other skills.
Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

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.

Equal Opportunity

The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity. The selection of all employees by the School Department will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

Criminal Background Check

All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Maine Department of Education login and an account and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting.

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