Special Education Ed Tech III (Full Time) - Talbot Elementary, 25-26 SY

Portland Public Schools; Portland, Des Moines (OR, IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Ed Ed Tech III for the upcoming school year. In this full-time role, you will work closely with Special Educators to support students in both one-on-one and small group settings, while also engaging in mainstream classes. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team of Ed Techs, ensuring that students receive the best educational support possible. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and have the necessary qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Approval as Educational Technician III or teacher certification required.
• Preference for candidates with education-related degrees and experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Special Educators and support students 1:1 and in groups.
• Manage data systems and oversee schoolwide testing procedures.

Skills

Data management

Teaching support

Schoolwide testing procedures

Interpersonal communication

Education

Educational Technician III approval

College degree in education field

One year of experience with students

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Special Ed Ed Tech III (Full Time) - Talbot Elementary, 25-26 SY

Gerald E. Talbot Community School has a Special Education Ed Tech III opening for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will collaborate closely with Special Educators and will work with students both 1:1 and in small groups. The position may also include mainstream "push in" in core content classes, art, health, and physical education. The successful candidate will also be part of a solid group of Ed Techs in the building.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to manage data management systems, analyze, and synthesize data
2. Ability to support teaching and learning
3. Ability to manage and oversee schoolwide testing procedures
4. Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and others in an open, friendly, business-like manner.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Approval as an Educational Technician III by the Maine Department of Education; in the alternative, Maine provisional or professional teacher certification.
2. Preference will be given to candidates with a college degree that includes nine credit hours related to an education field such as behavior management or classroom strategies, and to candidates who have at least one year of experience working with students in structured situations.

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization
2. Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization
3. Possession of or ability to attain ESSA authorization within the first year of hire

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

1. School-year position
2. Full time, 1.0 FTE
3. Permanent
4. Overtime eligible

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