Educational Technician III

State of Maine•Connor Township, ME

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Technician III provides paraprofessional support at Connor Consolidated School in Connor, Maine. The role provides direct support to identified special education students as specified in their Individual Education Plans (IEPs), assisting with academic and functional needs and helping create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment. In collaboration with teachers, the technician assists with routine classroom tasks, hands-on learning, and student supervision in settings such as the playground and cafeteria. The position also supports students’ daily living and motor skills and helps motivate them toward academic success. The role maintains student records, including attendance, progress, and grades. When an IEP requires it, the technician provides one-to-one care, including personal hygiene assistance for students with multiple disabilities or medical fragility, to support their comfort, safety, and well-being. The position requires discretion and confidentiality when handling student information and cooperation with students, staff, teachers, and others.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Document a minimum of 90 credits of approved study in an educationally related field, or, for career and technical education certification, document a minimum of three years of paid applied employment within the field of assignment.
Valid Maine Department of Education certification as an Educational Technician III.
Knowledge of basic academic school subjects, educational practices and techniques, student behavior management, and emergency, health, and safety procedures.
Ability to assist teachers cooperatively and establish effective, supportive relationships with students, including students with special needs.
Ability to handle student behavior calmly and confidently and to maintain confidentiality of student, employee, and other information.
Ability to carry out written or oral instructions and report work orally or in writing to a supervisor as required.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
Ability to use personal computers and software applications such as Google for Education.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Submit a cover letter, current resume, and three professional references.
Pass required background checks; fingerprinting may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to identified special education students as determined by each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Assist teachers with routine tasks, including classroom preparation.
Supervise students in settings such as the playground and cafeteria, and in other settings to promote safety and order.
Assist students with academic and functional needs.
Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, progress, and grades.
Support the development of students’ daily living and motor skills.
Motivate students to help them achieve academic success.
When required by an IEP, provide direct one-to-one care, including personal hygiene assistance for multi-handicapped or medically fragile students.
Help create a safe, positive, and engaging learning atmosphere.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and at least three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State payment of 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
Health insurance premium credit that reduces employee-only premiums by 5% for participants who meet program requirements.
State payment of 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution of 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
Additional wellness benefits for state employees; benefits may vary by collective bargaining agreement and are prorated for less than full-time work.