PreK Special Education Technician III - Canal School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Tuition reimbursement (three college c

Professional development

Summer employment opportunities

Job summary

The Westbrook PreK program at Canal School is seeking a full-time Educational Technician III to support students with a range of needs in PreK within the special education and general education settings, working with students at varying academic, social, and emotional levels.

The district offers competitive salaries and benefits, three college courses paid each year (University of Maine system rate), continued professional development, and opportunities for summer employment, with a

Qualifications

• Certification: Maine State Certification as an Education Technician III

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of needs in PreK within special education and general education settings.
• Assist students at varying academic, social, and emotional levels.

Education

Maine State Certification as Education Technician III

Job description

The Westbrook School Department is seeking a full time Educational Technician III for the new Westbrook PreK program at Canal School. This Early Childhood position will require supporting students with a range of needs in PreK within the special education and general education settings. The position requires the ability to work with students at varying levels academically, socially, and emotionally. The qualified candidate will be given: competitive salaries and benefits, three college courses paid each year (University of Maine system rate), continued professional development, and opportunities for summer employment. The candidate will become part of our devoted, friendly, and collaborative special education team.

Special Services

Westbrook School District Special Services Department provides student-centered instruction to support the diverse learning needs of students districtwide, in grades kindergarten through high school. Our innovative and dedicated staff employ evidence based literacy and mathematics programs to promote student success. We offer programming and a variety of related services across a continuum of settings. These programs foster a learning community that supports student's academic, social-emotional, functional, and pre-vocational needs. Our Special Services Department offers a collaborative work environment that sets high expectations for our staff and students. Our commitment to students and families is unsurpassed. Our culturally rich and equity focused district fosters an environment where staff and students work together to fulfill our One Promise: The best education for all, for life.

Canal School

As a small neighborhood school, 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.

District

Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state in a growing suburb of Portland, Maine's largest city, 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. All voices are heard in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, and emotional 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!

TO APPLY

Visit the Employment page of our website, www.westbrookschools.org to be directed to Frontline.

All Candidates Must Complete

• online application
• upload the following documents: resume, transcripts, proof of certification, licensure, and CHRC, and three current letters of reference
  
  

Certification: Maine State Certification as an Education Technician III

EOE

Westbrook School Department

is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce to support a

vibrant, culturally rich, and equity-focused school district.