Special Education Ed Tech III - Multiple Openings at Deering High

Young World Physical Education; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools – Deering High School in Portland, Maine is seeking Special Education Ed Tech III to support students in special education classes. The successful candidates will collaborate closely with a Special Education Teacher while providing 1-on-1 and small-group support.

The role includes mainstream push-in in core content classes, art, health, and physical education. You will be part of a solid team of Ed Techs committed to inclusive, data-driven teaching and progress monitoring.

Qualifications

• Approval as Educational Technician III by the Maine Department of Education or equivalent certification.
• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization.
• Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization.

Responsibilities

• Support special education classes and students under the guidance of a Special Education Teacher.
• Provide 1-on-1 and small-group assistance and mainstream push-in in core subjects.
• Collaborate with staff to implement individualized education plans.

Skills

Data management

Support teaching and learning

Manage testing procedures

Communication with staff, students, to

Education

Educational Technician III certification (Maine)

Maine provisional or professional teacher certification

Job description

Special Education Ed Tech III - Deering High

Portland Public Schools – Deering High School – Portland, Maine

Job Details

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: Permanent
• Reports to: School Principal
• Contract: Part of Ed Tech union (see 2024-2027 CBA)
• Salary: Based on experience, as outlined in CBA
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined

Job Description

Title: Special Education Ed Tech III – Deering High

Position Overview

Deering High School is seeking Special Education Ed Tech III's to support special education classes and students. The selected candidates will collaborate closely with a Special Education Teacher while working 1-on-1 and in small groups with students. The position also includes mainstream “push-in” in core content classes, art, health, and physical education. Candidates will be part of a solid group of Ed Techs in the building.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage data management systems, analyze, and synthesize data
• Ability to support teaching and learning
• Ability to manage and oversee school-wide testing procedures
• Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and others in an open, friendly, professional manner

Education, Training, and Experience

• Approval as an Educational Technician III by the Maine Department of Education; alternatively, Maine provisional or professional teacher certification

Credential Requirements

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization
• Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization

Employment Details

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: Permanent
• Reports to: School Principal
• Contract: Part of Ed Tech union (see 2024-2027 CBA)
• Salary: Based on experience, as outlined in CBA
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

About Deering

Deering is a comprehensive public high school serving about 800 students. As the most diverse school in Maine, we are committed to disrupting inequities in our community by creating a joyful place of learning that ensures every student succeeds. We are guided by our district’s Instructional Vision, which prioritizes inclusive classroom environments, active learning, high expectations, culturally responsive teaching, an assets-based approach, collaboration, and assessments for learning.

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.