Special Education Tech I: Student Support & Learning

RSU 57/MSAD 57 SCHOOL DISTRICT; Newfield (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 57 Massabesic School District invites applications for an Educational Technician I at Line Elementary School. The chosen candidate will support teachers by assisting individual students and small groups, reinforcing learning, and helping manage instructional materials and classroom activities.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and eligibility for Maine Educational Technician I Certification, with a focus on confidentiality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligible for Maine Educational Technician I Certification and CHRC Approval Certificate.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; understands instructional process and students' needs, including those with special needs.
• Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety issues preferred.
• Willing to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested by Administrator/Director.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information as required by law.
• Prior educational field experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning under direct supervision.
• Assist with strategies for reinforcing material based on student needs and abilities.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Coach students with functional needs; collect and maintain data per student plans.
• Administer, score and record achievement/diagnostic tests as recommended by the teacher.
• Help students master equipment and instructional materials.
• Provide input to the IEP process when requested.
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials (copying, typing, filing, laminating, bulletin boards).
• Assist with management functions (playground/recess, bus, study hall, detention, lunch duties).
• Supervise students during emergencies, field trips, assemblies, etc., as needed.
• Participate in ongoing in-service training in the specialty area.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of instructional process

Understanding of students' needs

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maine Educational Technician I Certification (eligible or held)

CHRC Approval Certificate

Job description

RSU 57 Massabesic School District invites applications for an Educational Technician I at Line Elementary School. The chosen candidate will support teachers by assisting individual students and small groups, reinforcing learning, and helping manage instructional materials and classroom activities.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and eligibility for Maine Educational Technician I Certification, with a focus on confidentiality and safety.