Special Education Tech III — Classroom & Tech Support

RSU 57/MSAD 57 SCHOOL DISTRICT; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 57 is seeking an Educational Technician III to support the Little Mustangs Pre-K program at Massabesic East in Waterboro, ME. The role supports instructional staff and assists with classroom activities to help students access curriculum.

The ideal candidate has education coursework or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a willingness to participate in ongoing in-service training. State authorization and CHRC clearance are required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Documentation of at least three (3) years of post-secondary education or 90 hours of approved study in an educationally related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; understanding of the instructional process; and awareness of student needs, including those of students with special needs.
• Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety procedures preferred.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested by administration.
• Must hold or be eligible for State of Maine Educational Technician III Authorization and CHRC Approval Certificate.
• Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information, as required by law.
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for successful fulfillment of assigned responsibilities; prior education experience desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning introduced by the teacher/content specialist under direct supervision.
• Assist in developing strategies to reinforce material based on student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Support independent study, enrichment, and remedial work assigned by the teacher/content specialist.
• Non-Instructional Support
• Administer, score, and record assessments as directed.
• Assist students with instructional materials and equipment.
• Provide input to the IEP process and parent conferences when requested.
• Computer Lab Responsibilities
• Provide primary support for computer lab technology, including troubleshooting and software updates.
• Support network functions for staff and students (user setup, upgrades, maintenance).
• Provide building-wide technology support as needed.
• Prepare and manage the computer lab budget, including ordering supplies and software.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of instructional process

Student needs awareness

Education

90 hours or 3 years post-secondary education

Job description

RSU 57 is seeking an Educational Technician III to support the Little Mustangs Pre-K program at Massabesic East in Waterboro, ME. The role supports instructional staff and assists with classroom activities to help students access curriculum.

The ideal candidate has education coursework or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a willingness to participate in ongoing in-service training. State authorization and CHRC clearance are required or eligible.