Educational Technician II - Self-Contained/Day Treatment/FLS - BES - 1098

ServingSchools; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterville Public Schools in Waterville, ME seeks an Educational Technician II to support students with unique academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs within Self-Contained/Day Treatment/Functional Life Skills. This school-year position follows the academic calendar with hours aligned to school days and breaks.

The role collaborates with teachers, specialists, and staff to implement IEPs and create a structured, nurturing environment that promotes growth and independence.

Qualifications

• Certification by the Department of Education is required.
• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Training or experience in behavior management.
• Ability to follow multi-step directions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and assessment support under the teacher's guidance.
• Create/carry out lesson plans with supervising teacher.
• Maintain safe classroom environment through consistency and communication.
• Follow student plans and approved techniques.
• Conduct, record, and summarize student observations.
• Prepare calendars, boards, and instructional materials as directed.
• Participate in staff meetings and supervision.
• Document student progress and behaviors accurately.
• Use educational technologies to support learning.
• Perform additional duties as requested by administration or supervising staff.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Behavior management

Educational technologies

Education

Department of Education certification

Tools

Computers & educational tech

Job description

Educational Technician II – Self-Contained/Day Treatment/Functional Life Skills – Brookside Elementary School

Anticipated Start Date: 26/27 School Year

The Waterville Public School System serves over 2,000 students of all ages in and near Waterville, Maine. Recognized as one of the city’s greatest assets, our schools engage every child in challenging, student-centered learning while providing a safe, welcoming environment for them to learn and grow.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Educational Technician II to join our Self-Contained/Day Treatment/Functional Life Skills Program, supporting students with unique academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with teachers, specialists, and support staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and create a structured, nurturing environment that promotes growth and independence.

The city of Waterville is located on the banks of the Kennebec River and is easily accessible from two exits off I-95 as well as Route 201. Waterville offers access to affordable housing, employment opportunities, medical facilities, outdoor activities, and a vibrant arts, entertainment, and culinary scene. http://www.waterville-me.gov/about/

Educational Technician II – Self-Contained/Day Treatment/Functional Life Skills

• This is a school-year position that follows school-day hours and school vacations—an ideal schedule for working parents or those who value work-life balance aligned with the academic calendar.
• Benefits highlight: health and dental insurance, course reimbursement, and professional development
• Full job description available online at: https://wtvl.aos92.org/careers/open-positions

Primary Responsibilities

• Works with individuals or small groups of students to provide instructional and assessment support under the general guidance of the teacher
• Consults with supervising teacher and creates/carries out lesson plans independently
• Ensures a safe environment through consistency and communication with students and staff
• Follows student plans as defined in written plans or as directed by the teacher applying approved techniques
• Conducts, records and summarizes student observations as directed
• Applies classroom rules, expectations, materials and assignments consistently
• Maintains timely and accurate records of student work completion, behavioral progress and other areas following established routines and procedures
• Prepares calendars, bulletin boards, and instructional support materials as directed
• Meets with supervising teacher on a regular basis and actively contributes to staff meetings
• Alerts teachers to changes in student behavior or performance and makes minor adjustments to current intervention strategies
• Uses educational technologies to document or support student learning
• Performs additional duties as requested by the Building Administrator or supervising teacher
• Maintains confidentiality about all aspects of student performance and written and oral records
• Demonstrates a respect for the legal and human rights of students, staff, parents, School Board, and other community members

Qualifications

• Appropriate Department of Education Certification
• Experience working with children in a school setting
• Training or experience in the application of behavior management
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work with computers and other educational technologies
• Ability to follow multi-step directions

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Waterville Public Schools does not discriminate in the operation of our educational and employment policies and will honor all appropriate laws relative to discrimination.