Educational Technician III - Self-Contained/Day Treatment - BES -1097

ServingSchools; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Course reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Waterville Public Schools seeks an Educational Technician III for the Self-Contained/Day Treatment program at Brookside Elementary School to support students with diverse needs and implement IEPs.

This school-year, full-time position follows school hours; benefits include health/dental insurance, course reimbursement, and professional development; collaborative team environment; opportunity to contribute to a safe, structured classroom.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of post-secondary education or 90 semester hours in an educationally related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional and assessment support under the general guidance of the teacher.
• Collaborates with supervising teacher and carries out lesson plans.
• Maintains safe environment through consistency and communication with students and staff.
• Follows student plans as defined in written plans.
• Records and summarizes student observations as directed.
• Maintains records of student work, behavior, and progress.

Skills

Experience with students

Behavior management training

Teamwork & collaboration

Educational technology proficiency

Multi-step directions

Computer literacy

Education

Post-secondary education or 90 semester hours

Department of Education Certification

Job description

Educational Technician III – Self-Contained/Day Treatment – 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 III to join our Self-Contained/Day Treatment 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 III – Self-Contained/Day Treatment

• 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

• Three or more years of post-secondary education, or 90 semester hours approved study, or equivalent, in an educationally related field
• 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.