Special Ed Tech III: Classroom & Tech Support

Regional School Unit 57; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 in Massabesic East seeks an Ed Tech III to assist teaching staff in maintaining an effective classroom environment for K-5 students requiring behavioral support.

Responsibilities span instructional and non-instructional tasks, IEP involvement, and technology support within RSU 57 facilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with the principal and classroom staff, compliance with safety procedures, and ongoing professional development in a school setting in Maine.

Qualifications

• Documentation of at least three (3) years of post-secondary education or a combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study in an educationally related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; understanding of the instructional process; and awareness of student needs, including those of students with special needs.
• Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety procedures preferred.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested by administration.
• Must hold or be eligible for State of Maine Educational Technician III Authorization and CHRC Approval Certificate.
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information, as required by law.
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for successful fulfillment of assigned responsibilities. Prior experience in education is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning under direct supervision.
• Assist in developing strategies to reinforce material based on student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Support independent study, enrichment, and remedial work assigned by the teacher/content specialist.
• Administer, score, and record assessments as directed.
• Assist students with instructional materials and equipment.
• Provide input to the IEP process and parent conferences when requested.
• Provide primary support for computer lab technology, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and software updates.
• Support network functions for staff and students (user setup, upgrades, maintenance).
• Provide building-wide technology support as needed.
• Assist with software support and user assistance.
• Maintain current hardware and software inventory in collaboration with the Technology Coordinator.
• Prepare and manage the computer lab budget, including ordering supplies and software.
• Support mobile lab technology and assist staff with technology integration into curriculum.
• Copying, typing, filing, cutting, laminating, bulletin boards, calendars, and book orders.
• Check materials in and out; Shelve returned items; Process and catalog new materials.
• Assist with IEP preparation; Prepare instructional materials (copying, filing, laminating, etc.).
• Assist with supervision duties including recess, lunch, bus, study hall, and detention.
• Support student supervision during drills, assemblies, and field trips.
• Provide escort and assistance services as needed.
• Assist students in locating materials and support library/media instruction.
• Provide escort and assistance services to students as needed.
• Serve as a primary source of information and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Introduce new learning activities that are pre-planned in collaboration with the classroom teacher.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Awareness of student needs

Education

Post-secondary education or 90 hours

Maine Educational Technician III Authorization/CHRC

Tools

Emergency procedures

Health procedures

Safety procedures

Job description

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57 in Massabesic East seeks an Ed Tech III to assist teaching staff in maintaining an effective classroom environment for K-5 students requiring behavioral support.

Responsibilities span instructional and non-instructional tasks, IEP involvement, and technology support within RSU 57 facilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with the principal and classroom staff, compliance with safety procedures, and ongoing professional development in a school setting in Maine.