Education Technician III - Special Education

ServingSchools; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

MSAD #11 is seeking an Education Technician III to support students in classroom, small-group, and community settings, collaborating with special and regular educators. The role emphasizes independence, initiative, and strong communication to foster student growth and positive relationships.

Experience in lesson planning, data collection, and implementing instructional/behavioral programming is strongly preferred, with the team focusing on student growth and independence across varied

Qualifications

• Valid Educational Technician III and current CHRC authorization through State of Maine Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Support students in classroom, small-group, and community-based environments.
• Assist with implementing instructional and behavioral programming aligned with student needs.
• Collaborate with special educators, regular educators, service providers, and related professionals.
• Engage in instructional planning, data collection, and progress monitoring.

Education

Educational Technician III

CHRC authorization

Job description

Position

Position: Education Technician III

Location

Location: Laura E. Richards School

Date Position Available

Date Position Available: 2026-2027 School year

Qualifications

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.

Educational Technician Pay Scale (2026-2027)

Placement On The Scale Is Dependent Upon Experience.

Tech I Tech II Tech III

Step 1 $19.76 $21.08 $22.39

Step 9 $23.74 $25.33 $26.90

To Apply

To Apply: Please complete the online application found on the MSAD 11 website.

Deadline

Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found.