Part-Time Special Ed Paraprofessional — Functional Life Skills

Msad 75 / Rsu 75; Maine; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MSAD 75 in Bowdoinham, ME seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the Functional Life Skills Program at Bowdoinham Community School. This 30-hour-per-week role supports students under a teacher’s indirect supervision.

Responsibilities include instructing individuals or small groups, preparing materials, reinforcing learning, managing behavior per IEPs, and supervising lunch/recess. Requirements: Maine Educational Technician authorization, CHRC background check, and ability to lift up to

Qualifications

• Three years of post-secondary education or combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study.
• Valid Maine Department of Education Educational Technician I, II or III Authorization
• Valid State of Maine Department of Education background check (CHRC) authorization.
• Behavioral Health Professional certification preferred.
• Mandt trained or ability to train.
• Strong behavioral management skills, ability to consistently follow and implement positive behavior support plans.
• Demonstrated record keeping skills.
• Proven ability to function as a team member.
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Instruct individual and/or small groups of students under the indirect supervision of a teacher.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by classroom teacher or designee.
• Manage behavior according to IEP and behavior plans.
• Supervise students during lunch and recess.

Skills

Teamwork

Behavioral management

Record keeping

Positive behavior support

Education

Post-secondary education 90 hours

Maine DOE Educational Technician I/II/III

CHRC background check

Job description

MSAD 75 in Bowdoinham, ME seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the Functional Life Skills Program at Bowdoinham Community School. This 30-hour-per-week role supports students under a teacher’s indirect supervision.

Responsibilities include instructing individuals or small groups, preparing materials, reinforcing learning, managing behavior per IEPs, and supervising lunch/recess. Requirements: Maine Educational Technician authorization, CHRC background check, and ability to lift up to