Educational Technician III - Special Education - Resource Room

Maine RSU 21•Kennebunk, ME

2d•$26 - $31

About The Position

The Educational Technician III supports classroom teachers in achieving the goals and objectives of the school program and helps enhance the learning environment for students. This role is in the Resource Room Special Education program at the Middle School of the Kennebunks. The position requires meeting Maine Educational Technician III requirements. Coursework in education or a related field is preferred. The successful candidate supports students with special needs, works collaboratively with teachers and staff, and helps meet students’ learning, personal, safety, and wellbeing needs. The position reports to the Building Principal, Classroom Teacher, and Director of Special Education. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Board policies. Performance is evaluated annually by the Building Principal.

Requirements

Meet Maine Educational Technician III requirements.
Demonstrate flexibility and creative problem-solving.
Have strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, with a calm, kind, warm, and sincere demeanor.
Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
Show understanding of, or willingness to learn about, students with special needs.
Demonstrate sensitivity to students, parents, team, and building needs.
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Demonstrate responsiveness, resourcefulness, active listening, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in education or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and implementing school-wide activities.
Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality of information.
Participate in district in-service training and staff meetings as needed.
Work as part of a team and assist with building duties and routine tasks assigned by the principal and supervising teachers, including recess, lunch, and bus duty.
Prepare and organize instructional materials in collaboration with teachers and supervisors.
Help ensure students’ personal, safety, and wellbeing needs are met.
Serve as a source of information and assistance for substitute teachers in the regular teacher’s absence.
Carry out student behavioral programs and expectations in the teacher’s absence, including during recess, lunch, and small-group work.
Assist the principal and office staff with clerical tasks.
Work one-to-one and with small groups of students to implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments.
Assist with student supervision during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
Assist students with lunch, snack, and cleanup routines.
Alert teachers to problems or special information concerning individual students.
Adapt to changing priorities and respond to unexpected, real-time problems.
Collaborate with staff, give and incorporate feedback, and contribute to a shared vision.
Use available resources and tools effectively and listen actively to understand and communicate needs.