Functional Life Skills Educational Technician I

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

Job summary

Waterville Public Schools seeks an Educational Technician I to support students in the Functional Life Skills program at Brookside Elementary School. You will assist teachers, implement IEPs, and help students build essential academic, social, and daily living skills in a nurturing, inclusive classroom.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be comfortable with educational technology, and collaborate with staff to foster student independence and confidence throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Appropriate Department of Education Authorization.
• Experience working with children.
• 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

• Works with individuals or small groups of students to provide instructional and assessment support under teacher supervision.
• Ensures a safe environment through consistency and communication.
• Follows student plans as defined in written plans or as directed by the teacher.
• Conducts, records and summarizes student observations.
• Applies classroom rules, expectations, materials and assignments consistently.
• Uses educational technology to document and support student learning.
• Maintains timely records of student work and progress.
• Prepares calendars, bulletin boards, and instructional support materials.
• Alerts teachers to changes in student behavior or performance and makes minor adjustments to current intervention strategies.
• Directs student use of equipment and materials.
• Performs additional related duties as requested.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Multistep directions

Computers / educational tech

Experience with children

Education

High School diploma or GED

Appropriate Department of Education Authorization

Job description

Waterville Public Schools seeks an Educational Technician I to support students in the Functional Life Skills program at Brookside Elementary School. You will assist teachers, implement IEPs, and help students build essential academic, social, and daily living skills in a nurturing, inclusive classroom.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be comfortable with educational technology, and collaborate with staff to foster student independence and confidence throughout the school day.