Special Education Ed Tech III - Multiple Openings at Talbot Community School

Portland Public Schools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits as outlined

Professional development

Job summary

Portland Public Schools seeks an Educational Technician III to support Special Education students at Talbot Community School. The role involves implementing instruction, following plans, and maintaining data for progress tracking.

Responsibilities include collaboration with teachers, families, and staff, conducting CPI-informed interventions, and ensuring FERPA confidentiality. This is a school-year, full-time position at Talbot Community School.

Qualifications

• Educational Tech III certification required or preferred.
• Experience with data tracking for student outcomes is desirable.
• Ability to maintain FERPA compliance and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Direct instruction to students individually or in small groups to meet academic goals.
• Follow lesson plans and schedules from the Special Education Coordinator.
• Maintain data and communicate with families and staff regarding student progress.
• Support and manage classroom behavior using approved strategies and CPI training.

Skills

Educational Technician III

Data tracking

Classroom management

CPI training

Family communication

Education

Educational Technician III certification

Job description

Special Education Ed Tech III - Multiple Openings at Talbot Community School JobID: 5628

• Position Type: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES/ SPED EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location: Talbot Community School
• Date Available: 08/25/2026

Special Education Ed Tech III - Multiple Openings at Talbot Community School

POSITION OVERVIEW

Portland Public Schools seeks a committed and collaborative individuals with Educational Technician III certification to support Special Education students at Talbot Community School. Under the direction of the School Principal and in close collaboration with school Special Education staff, the Ed Tech implements academic and positive behavioral support plans, helping to ensure a high-quality education program and success for every student. The Ed Tech supports student engagement in academics individually and in small groups, promoting instructional goals and motivating learning. The Ed Tech also assists with classroom management, data tracking, Mainecare billing documentation, and non-instructional duties such as supervising lunch, recess, and non-academic time.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and provide direct instruction to students individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings to ensure achievement of academic goals
• Implement lesson plans and follow schedules created by the Special Education Coordinator or appropriate related service provider
• Continue planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom
• Demonstrate cultural proficiency and actively foster relationships that respect, embrace and celebrate students' diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges
• Learn about and leverage students' strengths and opportunity gaps and adapt learning methods that appropriately guide, engage and challenge student(s)
• Collect, organize, and share data to ensure proactive and ongoing communication with all relevant stakeholders in service of student achievement of academic and functional goals
• Foster an engaging and inclusive learning space and relationship that establishes positive student expectations conducive to learners' needs through developmentally appropriate and supportive routines and practices; manages student behavior using prescribed and adapted approaches
• Collaborate and communicate across the students' teachers and all relevant staff to ensure students receive necessary additional forms of academic assistance and/or relevant social-emotional support
• Collaborate and communicate with the students' families/caregivers and all relevant stakeholders to ensure necessary stakeholders are engaged in understanding and supporting the students' learning and social emotional needs
• Maintain FERPA and respect the confidentiality of all student and staff information
• Performs other related duties as requested by the School Principal

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Understands the teaching and learning process for the applicable grade span
• Able to provide adjustments to instructional approaches and materials that reflect diverse perspectives and trauma-informed practices
• Understands data collection, organizing, and sharing best practices that support student achievement of academic and behavioral goals
• Demonstrates an equity mindset and approach to work
• Committed to challenging personal perspectives, examining one's own biases and a willingness to take feedback, learn and grow around diversity, equity and inclusion related ideas
• Able to collaborate across lines of differences with a diverse student population and staff, as well as community partners, and families/caregivers
• Engages with families/caregivers and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• Open to accepting new ideas
• Highly responsive and oriented towards transparency and proactive, explicit communication
• Communicates ideas in ways that demonstrates respect and is digestible for varied audiences
• Willing to take Crisis Prevention (CPI) training
• Specific student care and activities may be delegated to the special education staff by the school registered nurse in accordance with Maine state nursing scope of practice law; training, oversight and documentation will be provided by the school nurse

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• 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
• CPI training certification (or ability to be certified) preferred
• Additional combinations of applicable education, training, and experience are welcome

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization ( more info )
• ** if you already have an active Ed Tech certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with implementing PSPs and safety plans
• Frequent bending, walking, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 35 pounds may be required
• Specific student care and activities may be delegated to the special education staff by the school registered nurse in accordance with Maine state nursing scope of practice law. Training, oversight and documentation will be provided by the school nurse.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Pay: Hourly rate based on experience, as outlined in CBA
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

ABOUT TALBOT

Gerald E. Talbot Community School is a Pre-K through Grade 5 school of nearly 400 students named in honor of Gerald E. Talbot, one of the most cherished and respected community leaders in Portland, ME. We are proud of our diverse population of learners from around the world, who speak 23 different languages. Talbot is a Title I school and is also recognized by the MDOE as a community school, which means we focus on meeting not only the academic needs of our students but also their broader developmental needs, including ensuring their physical and mental health, promoting their social and community engagement and supporting and strengthening their families and neighborhood. In addition to housing one of the district's functional life skills (FLS) programs, our building is also shared with a branch of the Portland Public Library, a Greater Portland Health dental office, and space for the Recreation Department of Portland Parks and Recreation, including a community swimming pool.

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Postings current as of 8/28/2026 10:07:00 PM CST.