Multilingual Ed Tech III - Canal School

ServingSchools; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Canal Elementary School in Westbrook, ME, is seeking an Education Technician III to join its Multilingual Team. A Maine DOE Education Technician III certification is required, with preference for experience with preschool/early elementary learners.

The position is 35 hours per week during the school year. The school emphasizes collaborative teamwork, equity in education, and strong relationships among staff, families, and students.

Qualifications

• Maine DOE Education Technician III certification required.
• Experience or background working with preschool/early elementary aged children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with students and staff.
• Support our growing population of identified MLs.
• Collaborate with ML staff, general education staff and administrators to ensure students receive equitable educational opportunities within the general education setting.
• Provide push-in support within the general education classroom and seek direction from lead teachers in determining additional ways to promote student learning.

Education

Maine DOE Education Technician III certification

Job description

Canal Elementary School is seeking a flexible, caring and collaborative Education Technician III to join its growing Multilingual Team. Maine DOE Education Technician III certification required. Experience or background working with preschool/early elementary aged children preferred.

About The Position

35 hrs/week - school year only position

Westbrook's Multilingual Team is a highly skilled and compassionate group of respected educators who truly believe in the academic and social-emotional growth of each learner. Currently, 25% of our total student population in Westbrook is identified as Multilingual Learners (MLs), representing 42 birth countries and 28 different primary languages. In Westbrook, we embrace and celebrate this growing diversity. Joining Westbrook's ML Team means belonging to a team that is highly motivated, collaborative and incredibly student focused.

In Westbrook, Our Multilingual Educational Technician IIIs

• Develop positive relationships with students and staff
• Support our growing population of identified MLs
• Collaborate with ML staff, general education staff and administrators to ensure students receive equitable educational opportunities within the general education setting
• Provide push-in support within the general education classroom and seek direction from lead teachers in determining additional ways to promote student learning

About The School

As a small neighborhood school serving students PreK - 4th grade, Canal believes in working collaboratively with families and the community to support all our students. Strong relationships within our school community and with community partnerships enable us to foster academic growth while supporting social, emotional and basic needs. We customize our instructional practices to best support our population through the inclusion of Title 1, Multilingual, Special Education, Alternative Learning, Gifted and Talented and counseling services in our family atmosphere. Through our work with PBIS and BARR we build on student assets and school pillars to cultivate and grow strong connections and caring relationships. Canal School encompasses a widely diverse and culturally rich student population that always has student needs as priority number one!

About The District

Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused school district. Our students are provided with a variety of opportunities to thrive in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, emotional, and cultural needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education. We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our One Promise: The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team!

EOE

Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in Maine, Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce to support a vibrant, culturally rich and equity-focused school district.