Education Technician III - Special Ed

MSAD #11; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

MSAD #11 is seeking a team-oriented Educational Technician III to support students across classroom, small-group, and community settings. The role emphasizes communication, collaboration with educators, and independent work ethic to implement instructional and behavioral programming aligned with student needs.

Experience in lesson planning, data collection, and early childhood special education is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Educational Technician III and CHRC authorization required.
• Experience with lesson planning, small-group instruction, data collection, and early childhood special education preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with special and general educators and related professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support students in classroom, small-group, and community-based environments.
• Assist with implementing instructional and behavioral programs.
• Participate in instructional planning and data collection to track progress.

Skills

Team-oriented

Communication

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Independent work ethic

Collaboration with educators

Education

Educational Technician III

Job description

Date Position Available: 2026-2027 School year

• Date Posted:
  8/10/2026
• Location:
  Laura E. Richards Elementary School
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 School Year

Qualifications: A valid Educational Technician III and current CHRC authorization through State of Maine Department of Education.

Description: MSAD #11 is seeking a team-oriented educator who demonstrates excellent communication skills, a high degree of self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff. The candidate should demonstrate an independent work ethic and the ability to collaborate effectively with special educators, regular educators, service providers, and related professionals across a variety of educational settings.

This role includes supporting students in classroom, small-group, and community-based environments while helping to implement instructional and behavioral programming aligned with student needs. Experience in lesson planning, delivering small-group instruction, data collection, and working with students in early childhood special education is strongly preferred. Candidates should be comfortable taking initiative, engaging in instructional planning, and contributing to a collaborative educational team focused on student growth and independence.

Placement on the scale is dependent upon experience.

Step 1 $19.76 $21.08 $22.39

Step 9 $23.74 $25.33 $26.90

Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found.