Special Education Ed Tech I - Line Elementary School

TrulyHired; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Waterboro, ME is seeking an Educational Technician I for Special Education at Line Elementary School. The role supports the teaching staff in maintaining an effective classroom environment and assists with instructional activities tailored to students with special needs.

The position requires a high school diploma and eligibility for Maine Educational Technician I Certification, with emphasis on communication, organization, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification and CHRC approval required or eligible.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of instructional process and students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety issues preferred.
• Willing to participate in ongoing in-service training.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Prior experience in education desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning under teacher supervision.
• Assist in devising strategies for reinforcing material based on student needs.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, remedial work.
• Coach students with functional needs; collect and maintain data per student plans.
• Administer, score and record tests as recommended by the teacher.
• Help students master equipment and instructional materials.
• Provide input to the IEP process if requested.
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials and classroom setup.
• Assist with playground, bus, study hall, detention and lunch duties as assigned.
• Assist with supervision during drills, field trips and assemblies.
• Participates in ongoing in-service training in the specialty area.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Instructional process understanding

Special needs knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State of Maine Educational Technician I Certification

CHRC Approval Certificate

Job description

Job Description

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57

Office of the Superintendent

Waterboro, ME 04087

JOB TITLE:

SPECIAL EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN I - Line Elementary School

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal and Special Education Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintains or is eligible for State of Maine Educational Technician I Certification and CHRC Approval Certificate.
• Must possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, an understanding of the instructional process, and an understanding of students' needs to include understanding of the student with special needs.
• Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety issues would be preferred.
• Must be willing to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested by Administrator and/or Director.
• Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as required by law.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities. Prior experience in the educational field is desirable but not required.

WORK YEAR

School year, per Educational Technician Bargaining Agreement.

JOB GOAL

To assist the teaching staff in maintaining appropriate classroom activities/environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform instructional tasks including, but not limited to: Work with individual students or small groups of students to review and reinforce learning previously introduced by classroom teacher/content specialist under the direct supervision of a teacher/content specialist.
• Assist the teacher/content specialist in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and/or remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher/content specialist.
• Coach students with functional needs. Collect and maintain data in accordance with student plans.
• Perform non-instructional, non-evaluative functions: Administer, score and record such achievement/diagnostic tests as the teacher/content specialist recommends for individual students.
• Help students master equipment/instructional materials assigned by the teacher/content specialist.
• Provide input, if requested, to the IEP process.
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials including: Copying, typing, filing, cutting, laminating, bulletin board preparation, classroom calendar.
• Assist teacher/content specialist with management functions including: Assist with playground/recess, bus, study hall, detention and lunch duties as assigned.
• Assist with supervision of students during emergency/fire drills, assemblies, field trips, provide escort and assistance services to children as necessary, etc.
• Participates in ongoing in-service training in the specialty area of employment.

Terms of Employment

Salary, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.

Physical Demands

Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.

Physical Tasks: Bending, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching.

Lifting: Ability to lift ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size and situational needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of this job and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.