ED TECHNICIAN - ELL Support

Biddeford School Department; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Maine State retirement

Job summary

The Biddeford School Department in Maine is hiring for the position of ED TECHNICIAN III - ELL Support. This position offers a fantastic work-life balance with family-friendly schedules and a focus on teamwork. Your responsibilities will include supporting students’ learning needs, participating in workshops, and assisting with classroom management.

This role requires certification as an Education Technician and a background check. The community is vibrant with recreational opportunities and a thriving economy.

Qualifications

• Certification from the Maine Department of Education is required.
• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) necessary.
• Experience with English language learners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and reinforcing learning with students.
• Participate in required workshops and training.
• Support classroom management and preparation of instructional materials.

Skills

Successful prior classroom experience

Working with students with English language needs

Education

Certification as an Education Technician from the Maine Department of Education

Job description

ED TECHNICIAN III - ELL Support

Family-friendly Schedules (Full-time and Part-time). Rewarding and meaningful work. Supportive teamwork. Great benefits and Maine State retirement.

Brief Job Duties

1. Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the classroom teacher.
2. Participate in required workshops by request of Building Leader, Supervisor, or Director.
3. Perform non-instructional, non-evaluating functions including suspension of students.
4. Assist in preparation of instructional materials or provide classroom management functions during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, etc.
5. Alerts teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.

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 English language needs preferred.

Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches.
• Views of the Saco River to its west.
• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area.
• Less than two hours north of Boston.
• Home to a growing population of diverse residents.
• Picturesque downtown.
• Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown.
• Thriving economy.
• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking.

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 School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Therefore, 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, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, 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 Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting.

Job Openings

Please see other Job Openings at Biddeford Schools, Dayton School, Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative.