Pre-K Special Education Ed Tech III

ServingSchools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools seeks multiple Pre-K Special Ed Education Technicians to provide classroom support across district elementary schools, including Presumpscot, Rowe, Talbot, and Longfellow. You will assist in creating a developmentally appropriate environment and support the Pre-K teacher under PPS supervision.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of Maine Early Learning Development Standards, Pre-K curricula, and engage with families with equity and high expectations.

Qualifications

• Maine Ed Tech III (023) authorization required.
• CHRC authorization (or eligible) – if Ed Tech cert is active, CHRC not needed.
• ESSA authorization required within first year of hire.
• Level 4 status on Maine Roads to Quality Registry within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated classroom support to Pre-K programs.
• Assist Pre-K teacher to build student readiness and a positive learning environment.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development as required.
• Collaborate with families and contribute to PPS community initiatives.

Skills

Early childhood curriculum

Classroom management

Equity-focused instruction

Family engagement

Education

Maine Ed Tech III (023)

CHRC authorization

ESSA authorization

Level 4 Roads to Quality

Job description

TITLE: Pre-K Special Ed Ed Tech III (Full Time) - Multiple Openings District Wide

Position Overview

We are seeking several Pre-K Special Ed Education Technicians to provide dedicated classroom support to Pre-K programs at a variety of elementary schools—Presumpscot, Rowe, Talbot, Longfellow, and possibly other programs in the district based on student need.

Successful candidates will demonstrate experience and knowledge of early childhood curriculum, strategies, and classroom management. Candidates will support the classroom teacher in building student school readiness by helping to create a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment. A working knowledge of the Maine Early Learning Development Standards and experience with Pre‑K for ME curricula, Teaching Strategies Gold and Second Step curriculum, are preferred.

Successful candidates will have a passion for working with young children, bring an equity-oriented approach to their instruction, and will hold all students to high expectations, recognizing that some may need more support to meet those expectations. Ideal candidates will have experience working with families experiencing poverty, and with students and families for whom English is a second or third language, and/or interest in working in a classroom that includes students with identified special needs. We seek teammates who are positive, collaborative, and effective communicators who will contribute actively to both the classroom and the larger PPS community.

The Pre‑K Special Ed Educational Technician will take direction from the Pre‑K teacher overseeing their classroom and their school's administrators, and report to the school's administrators as well as the PPS Director of Pre‑K Programs. The candidate will attend both school and Pre‑K team staff meetings and professional development opportunities as appropriate and as required.

All Public Pre‑K programs in Maine adhere to Maine Chapter 124 as their guidance document.

Credential Requirements

• Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization (more info)
• Maine State CHRC authorization(more info) **
  • **if you already have an active Ed Tech certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your Ed Tech certification
• Possession of or ability to attain ESSA authorization within the first year of hire
• Level 4 status on the Maine Roads to Quality Registry within 3 years

Employment Details

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: Permanent
• Reports to: School Principal & Director of Pre‑K
• Contract: Part of Ed Tech union (see 2024-2027 CBA here)
• Wage range: $22.14-33.79 per hour (based on experience, as outlined in CBA)
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.