Special Education Ed Tech I - Massabesic Middle School

TrulyHired; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 57 Massabesic School District in Waterboro, ME is seeking a Special Education - Educational Technician I at Massabesic Middle School. This role supports teachers and assists students to reinforce academic skills and participate in classroom activities.

Responsibilities include following policies, assisting with instruction, supervising students, and performing clerical tasks to allow teachers to focus on teaching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Eligible for Maine Educational Technician I Certificate or currently holds it.
• Prior experience preferred.
• Ability to perform work as requested.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand policies and procedures, and follow instructions.
• Perform physical movements and assist classroom teachers in instructional activities.
• Support students individually or in groups per teacher guidance.
• Reinforce material taught in class and help students develop study skills.
• Perform clerical duties to allow teachers more time to teach.
• Supervise students in transit and classroom transitions.
• Follow district policies and procedures and complete tasks as assigned.
• Assist teacher in testing or screening procedures.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57

Office of the Superintendent

Waterboro, ME 04087

Position: Special Education - Educational Technician I

Location: Massabesic Middle School

Reports To: Building Principal and Special Education Administrator

Job Goals: To facilitate the educational process for students by supporting and enhancing the educational services offered by the teaching staff and to reinforce student academic skills in all educational settings assigned.

Qualifications Desired

• High school diploma.
• Ability to perform work requested.
• Prior experience preferred.
• Maintains or is eligible for State of Maine Educational Technician I Certificate.

Performance Responsibilities

• Ability to read, reason, and understand policies and procedures and related information and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions.
• Physical ability to perform all necessary upper and lower body movement.
• Ability to do reaching, lifting, basic math, writing, eye-hand coordination, sitting and stooping.
• Observes, consults with, and assists individual classroom teachers in their instructional and classroom performance.
• Work with students as assigned by the teacher individually or in groups doing activities prescribed by the teacher.
• Supplements and reinforces material taught in the classroom, instructs designated students for the purpose of enhancing academic capabilities.
• Perform such clerical duties as assigned to allow the teacher more time to teach, consult, etc.
• Assists students to develop study and organization skills,
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children,
• Helps the teacher to work more effectively with students,
• Assists the teacher in testing or screening procedures.
• Supervise students in transit as assigned.
• Perform such related duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time.
• Is familiar with and follows all school district approved policies and procedures.
• To complete any and all assigned tasks appropriate to certification requested by supervising teacher or building administrator.

Work Year: School year per Educational Technician Bargaining Agreement.

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

Hourly Rate: $18.91-$24.34 per hour

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

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 the job identified 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.