SpEd Ed Tech III - LIFE Readiness Program

Five Town CSD & MSAD #28; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 34,522 - 37,994; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (including Vision)

15 Sick Days

3 Personal Days

9 Paid Holidays

Eligible for 403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Five Town CSD & MSAD #28 in Rockport, ME is seeking a SpEd Ed Tech III for the LIFE Readiness Program, set to open in Fall 2026. This full-time position focuses on supporting students in a Life Skills program transitioning to graduation.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with team members, assist students with daily living activities, and engage with families and the community. The role requires Maine Ed Tech III Certification and a commitment to professional development. Benefits include health and dental insurance, sick days, personal days, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Background check, including fingerprinting is required.
• Understanding of trauma informed teaching and special education practices.
• Ability to support students in various educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to support implementation of student IEPs.
• Collect academic and functional data for student assessment.
• Assist students with activities of daily living.
• Support students during lunch and nonacademic times.
• Teach students about community resources through outings.

Skills

Understanding of behavioral interventions

Effective communication and active listening

Organizational skills

Ability to engage with stakeholders

Desire for ongoing professional development

Education

Maine Department of Ed Tech III Certification

Job description

SpEd Ed Tech III - LIFE Readiness Program (JobID 874)

• Location: Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport, ME
• Opening: Fall 2026
• Position Type: Full-time with Benefits

Position Summary

The Five Town CSD partners with MSAD 40 in Waldoboro to offer a collaborative program for students who have been in a high school Life Skills program for four years but who are not ready to graduate and eligible for continued services. The program is small, community-based, and located at the Union Elementary School on Rt. 17 in Union.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to support implementation of student IEPs
• Collect academic and functional data
• Support assigned students in general and/or special education settings, including the regular classroom, the self-contained classroom, and therapy classrooms
• Support students during lunch and during other nonacademic times
• Assist students with activities of daily living
• Teach students about community resources through outings and supported job shadowing

Qualifications & Skills

• Understanding of behavioral interventions, trauma informed teaching, and special education practices
• Effective communication and active listening
• Organizational skills
• Ability to engage with students, home, school, colleagues, and the community to support student learning and well‑being
• Desire for ongoing professional development and improvement

Requirements

• Background check, including fingerprinting
• Maine Department of Ed Tech III Certification

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $25.06 - $27.58 per hour based on experience, within the parameters of the applicable contract
• Health Insurance (including Vision)
• Dental Insurance (100% Employee paid)
• 15 Sick Days
• 3 Personal Days
• 9 Paid Holidays (10 if Juneteenth falls before the last scheduled teacher prep day)
• FSA
• Eligible to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan
• Maine PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) covered position

EOE