Ed Tech III - Special Education - Massabesic East (Job ID 1660)

Servingschools; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 57 is seeking an Educational Technician III to support classroom teachers and students at Massabesic East in Waterboro, Maine. The role involves instructional support, non-instructional duties, and library/media assistance to help maintain an effective learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with IEP preparation, supervising students, and providing computer lab support, inventory management, and pre-planned instructional materials.

Qualifications

• At least three years of post-secondary education or 90 hours in an education-related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the instructional process and awareness of student needs.
• Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety procedures preferred.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing in-service training.
• Must hold or be eligible for ME ET III Authorization and CHRC Approval.

Responsibilities

• Instructional support for students and teachers under supervision.
• Assist with developing strategies to reinforce material based on student need.
• Non-instructional support including administering assessments and material assistance.
• Provide input to IEP process and parent conferences when requested.
• Computer lab responsibilities: troubleshoot, maintain, and update software.
• Library/Media duties: check in/out, shelve, and catalog materials.
• Special education support and classroom student management.
• Supervision duties during recess, lunch, bus, study hall and field trips.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of instructional process

Awareness of student needs including I

Education

Three years post-secondary education or 90 hours in education-related field

State of Maine Educational Technician III Authorization

CHRC Approval Certificate

Job description

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57

Office of the Superintendent

Waterboro, ME 04087

Position: Educational Technician III

Reports To: Building Principal or Designee

Location: Massabesic East

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:

• 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.
• 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.

Computer Lab Responsibilities

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

RSU 57 is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics, in compliance with state and federal laws.

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.