Special Education Tech III — Classroom & Tech Support

RSU 57/MSAD 57 SCHOOL DISTRICT; Alfred (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 57 School District is seeking an Educational Technician III to support special education and general instruction. You will assist teachers, provide classroom and lab support, and help prepare instructional materials and IEP-related activities.

The role involves instructional and non-instructional duties, including library/media tasks and supervision responsibilities during school activities. Experience in education is desirable, with required Maine credentials to be determined.

Qualifications

• Documentation of at least three years of post-secondary education or a combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study in an educationally related field.
• Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the instructional process and the needs of students, including students with special needs.
• Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety procedures preferred.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested by the Administrator and/or Director.
• Must hold or be eligible for Maine Educational Technician III Authorization for the State of Maine and CHRC Approval Certificate.
• Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information as required by law.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for successful fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
• Prior experience in an educational setting is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students or small groups to review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the classroom teacher or content specialist under their direct supervision.
• Assist teachers in developing strategies to reinforce materials or skills based on students' individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Guide independent study, enrichment activities, and remedial work assigned by the teacher or content specialist.
• Administer, score, and record achievement or diagnostic tests as directed by the teacher or content specialist.
• Assist students with the use of instructional materials and equipment.
• Provide input to the IEP process and parent conference days, when requested.
• Provide primary support for computer lab technology, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and software installation or upgrades.
• Provide basic network support for staff and students.
• Provide technology assistance to staff as needed.
• Assist with maintaining the building's hardware and software inventory.
• Prepare the computer lab budget and order supplies or software.
• Support staff in using mobile lab technology.
• Assist staff with integrating technology into curriculum and lesson plans.
• Copying, typing, filing, cutting, laminating, bulletin board preparation, classroom calendars, and book orders.
• Check materials in and out.
• Shelve returned books.
• Process and catalog new materials including books, magazines, periodicals, and audio-visual resources.
• Assist with preparation for IEP meetings.
• Prepare instructional materials including copying, typing, filing, cutting, laminating, and bulletin board preparation.
• Assist with playground/recess duty, bus duty, study hall, detention, lunch supervision, and similar responsibilities.
• Assist with supervision during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities.
• Provide escort and assistance services to students as necessary.
• Assist students in locating materials.
• Assist the Library/Media Specialist with story hours, media presentations, and library activities appropriate to grade level.
• Provide escort and assistance services to students as needed.
• Serve as a primary source of information and assistance for substitute teachers in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Introduce new learning activities pre-planned in collaboration with the classroom teacher or appropriate content specialist.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of instructional process

Emergency procedures knowledge

Willingness to in-service training

Ethical behavior & confidentiality

Aptitude/competence

Prior educational setting experience (

Education

Post-secondary education 90 hours

Maine Educational Technician III Authorization

CHRC Approval Certificate

Job description

RSU 57 School District is seeking an Educational Technician III to support special education and general instruction. You will assist teachers, provide classroom and lab support, and help prepare instructional materials and IEP-related activities.

The role involves instructional and non-instructional duties, including library/media tasks and supervision responsibilities during school activities. Experience in education is desirable, with required Maine credentials to be determined.