Special Education Ed Tech III - Lyman Elementary

RSU 57/MSAD 57 SCHOOL DISTRICT; Alfred (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 57/MSAD 57 SCHOOL DISTRICT is hiring a Special Education Educational Technician III for Lyman Elementary School. This role involves assisting teachers in maintaining proper instructional environments and supporting students with special needs.

The candidate should possess at least 90 credit hours in education and relevant certification, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers the opportunity to help students achieve their educational goals and participate in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Documentation of at least 90 credit hours in an educationally related field.
• Eligibility for State of Maine Educational Technician III Certification.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teaching staff in maintaining appropriate classroom activities/environment.
• Work with students to review and reinforce learning.
• Coach students with functional needs and collect data as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of students' needs

Education

At least 90 credit hours in an educationally related field

State of Maine Educational Technician III Certification

Job description

Job Title

SPECIAL EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN III - Lyman Elementary School

Reports To

Building Principal and Special Education Administrator

Qualifications Desired

• Documentation of at least 90 credit hours of approved study in an educationally related field.
• Must hold or be eligible for State of Maine Educational Technician III 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

• 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
  • Introduce new learning preplanned in consultation with the classroom 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.
  • Supervise small groups of students in community-based programs
• 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, bulletin board preparation
• 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.

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. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.