Ed Tech III - Saco

Sweetser; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 28,240 - 30,927; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round employment

Paid holidays and vacation

Up to 4 weeks summer

Career development

Job summary

Sweetser in Saco, Maine is seeking an Ed Tech III to support students with mental, behavioral, and emotional health challenges by providing instructional and behavioral support in the classroom.

It offers an hourly rate of $20.50–$22.45 with a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and requires three years of post-secondary education in education and relevant certifications, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in educational technician or related field.
• Must be fluent in English (read, write and speak).
• Ed Tech III certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• BHP training and certification (or willingness to be trained).

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher by reviewing and reinforcing learning under supervision.
• Support the educational plan and activities for students based on individual need.
• Reinforce behavior and classroom rules to support social development.
• Supervise small groups in community-based programs under supervision.
• Ensure safe classroom environment using appropriate safety procedures.
• Convey information to students using language concepts and teaching aids.
• Maintain professional boundaries in all interactions.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Three years post-secondary education or 90 credit hours in education

Tools

Ed Tech III certification

Driver's license

BHP training

Job description

Ed Tech III – Saco

Job Code: 13317

Location: Saco 04072

Department: Education Program

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Summary

Hourly Rate: $20.50 - $22.45, dependent upon experience

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

This role supports students who experience mental, behavioral, and emotional health challenges by providing instructional and behavioral support in the classroom.

Essential Functions

• Assist classroom teacher by reviewing and reinforcing learning previously introduced by the teacher or specialist under the direct supervision of the teacher.
• Support the educational plan, including goals and activities, involving students in community and social programming based on individual need, scheduling and assigning instructional activities and following up on results.
• Reinforce students' personal and social development by reinforcing rules and procedures for administrative matters, students' verbal participation and students' movement within the classroom, between classrooms and on the playground.
• Provide assistance to community-based programs by supervising small groups with professional supervision.
• Ensure students' correct behavior by effectively using the behavioral systems that have been put into place by the classroom teacher, appropriate specialist, and treatment team.
• Convey information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations and teaching aids, such as audiovisual equipment and computers.
• Assist classroom teacher by maintaining a safe environment for all students, having knowledge of Safety Care, and using the procedures effectively.
• Set and maintain professional boundaries with language, attire and interactions.

Education Requirements

• Three (3) years post‑secondary education or a combination of up to (90) hours of approved study in an education field.

Experience & Job Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years working in the educational technician or related field (preferred).
• Documented participation with in‑service training in the field of assignment.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• BHP training and certification (or willingness to be trained).
• Ed Tech III certification or ability to obtain certification.

Knowledge and Skills

• Personal characteristics and temperament suitable for working with persons with special needs.
• Ability to work with difficult‑to‑manage youth.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals on behalf of youth and their families.
• Capacity to develop a professional orientation to child care.

Benefits

• Year‑round employment with a predictable schedule.
• Starting salary $20.50 and increases with experience.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Up to 4 weeks off during the summer.
• Opportunities for training, professional growth, and career advancement.