Education Tech III / Special Education

ServingSchools; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Tuition support

Professional development

Summer employment

Job summary

Westbrook School Department is seeking a full-time Educational Technician III for Canal School to support students in grades K-4 within special education and general education settings.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a devoted special education team and participate in ongoing professional development, with competitive pay and benefits, plus opportunities for summer employment and three college courses paid each year.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to work with students with diverse needs.
• Ability to work within both special education and general education settings.
• Ability to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to K-4 students in both special education and general education settings.
• Collaborate with the special education team to implement Individualized Education Programs and supports.
• Engage in district initiatives and professional development to support student success.

Job description

The Westbrook School Department is seeking a full time Educational Technician III for our Special Education program at Canal School. The position will require supporting students with varying needs, in grades K-4, within the special education and general education settings. The position requires the ability to work with students at differing levels academically, socially, and emotionally. The qualified candidate will be given: competitive salaries and benefits, three college courses paid each year (University of Maine system rate), continued professional development, and opportunities for summer employment. The candidate will become part of our devoted, friendly, and collaborative special education team.

Westbrook School District Special Services Department provides student-centered instruction to support the diverse learning needs of students districtwide, in grades pre kindergarten through high school. Our innovative and dedicated staff employ evidence based literacy and mathematics programs to promote student success. We offer programming and a variety of related services across a continuum of settings. These programs foster a learning community that supports student's academic, social-emotional, functional, and pre-vocational needs. Our Special Services Department offers a collaborative work environment that sets high expectations for our staff and students. Our commitment to students and families is unsurpassed. Our culturally rich and equity focused district fosters an environment where staff and students work together to fulfil our mission.

As a small neighbourhood school, Canal believes in working collaboratively with families and the community to support all our students. Strong relationships within our school community and with community partnerships enable us to foster academic growth while supporting social, emotional, and basic needs. We customise our instructional practices to best support our population through the inclusion of Title 1, Multilingual, Special Education, Alternative Learning, Gifted and Talented, and counselling services in our family atmosphere. Through our work with PBIS and BARR we build on student assets and school pillars to cultivate and grow strong connections and caring relationships.

Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state in a growing suburb of Portland, Maine's largest city, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused school district. All voices are heard in our schools. Through our student-centred programmes, we meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education.We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfil our One Promise: The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team!