Educational Technician III - Functional Life Skills

YARMOUTH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT; Yarmouth (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yarmouth School Department is seeking a passionate Educational Technician III to support high school students with developmental disabilities in developing practical life skills. This full-time role focuses on personalized education in both classroom and community settings, fostering student independence and social development. You'll work collaboratively with special education teams to implement individual learning plans.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and a passion for supporting students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to students in functional life skills.
• Assist students in generalizing skills across environments.
• Implement IEP goals under supervision of a certified teacher.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Educational Technician III certification from the Maine Department of Education

Job description

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Educational Technician - Functional Life Skills

Yarmouth High School

Full-Time (School Year)

Position Overview

The Yarmouth School Department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Functional Life Skills Educational Technician to support high school students with developmental disabilities and other exceptional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with special education staff to implement individualized education programs (IEPs) focused on teaching daily living skills, social development, and vocational readiness in both classroom and community settings.

• Provide direct instructional support to students in functional life skills (e.g., personal care, cooking, budgeting, hygiene, transportation use, and job-readiness).
• Assist students in generalizing skills across environments (classroom, community, work sites).
• Implement IEP goals under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Collect data and maintain documentation of student progress.
• Support behavioral and social-emotional needs using positive behavior support strategies.
• Supervise and engage students during structured and unstructured times (e.g., lunch, transitions).
• Foster student independence and self-advocacy.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, job coaches, and families.
  
  

Educational Technician - Functional Life Skills

Yarmouth High School

Full-Time (School Year)

Position Overview

The Yarmouth School Department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Functional Life Skills Educational Technician to support high school students with developmental disabilities and other exceptional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with special education staff to implement individualized education programs (IEPs) focused on teaching daily living skills, social development, and vocational readiness in both classroom and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to students in functional life skills (e.g., personal care, cooking, budgeting, hygiene, transportation use, and job-readiness).
• Assist students in generalizing skills across environments (classroom, community, work sites).
• Implement IEP goals under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.
• Collect data and maintain documentation of student progress.
• Support behavioral and social-emotional needs using positive behavior support strategies.
• Supervise and engage students during structured and unstructured times (e.g., lunch, transitions).
• Foster student independence and self-advocacy.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, job coaches, and families.
  
  

Qualifications

• Educational Technician III certification from the Maine Department of Education (or the ability to obtain certification).
• Experience working with students with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and a passion for supporting students with diverse needs.
  
  

The Yarmouth School Department is consistently recognized among the highest performing in Maine, with two National Blue Ribbon School awards since 2018. Continually striving to improve, we are eager to add more innovative, dynamic, and motivated educators to our district. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our district, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

Base pay for an Educational Technician III in the 2025-26 school year is $25.54 and will be adjusted commensurate with experience.

Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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