Special Ed Technician III — Empower Adolescent Learning

Servingschools; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Academy is seeking an Educational Technician III for Special Education to support teachers and students in a middle school setting. This full-time role (~32.5 hours per week across 180 teacher days) involves assisting with instruction, behavior support, and individual routines to promote student learning.

Applicants should have experience with adolescents, a Maine Educational Technician III authorization, and a valid Maine driver’s license; duties include documentation, collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescents in educational settings.
• Valid Educational Technician III authorization from the State of Maine.
• Valid Maine driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher/case manager to implement individual learning goals.
• Maintain documentation to support student/programming needs.
• Assist with in-class work completion and assignments as directed by the teacher.
• Act as liaison between mainstream and special education teachers and students.
• Notify teachers of pertinent issues and concerns.
• Assist with daily activities and transitions, including supervision before classes.
• Provide personal care assistance to students as needed.
• Transport students to off-campus sites as needed and support as a job coach.
• Assist in creating and introducing learning concepts with teacher input.
• Help prepare instructional materials.
• Support Special Education department duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Adaptability

Student support

One-on-one instruction

Behavior management

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Hygiene assistance

Documentation

Education

Educational Technician III authorization (Maine)

Maine driver’s license

Job description

Thornton Academy is seeking an Educational Technician III for Special Education to support teachers and students in a middle school setting. This full-time role (~32.5 hours per week across 180 teacher days) involves assisting with instruction, behavior support, and individual routines to promote student learning.

Applicants should have experience with adolescents, a Maine Educational Technician III authorization, and a valid Maine driver’s license; duties include documentation, collaboration