Educational Technician III

State of Maine•Lincoln, ME

3d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This is a paraprofessional support position providing assistance to a professional teacher in a classroom or alternative education setting. Responsibilities include reviewing and reinforcing concepts previously introduced by the classroom teacher, assisting in drills or practice activities, performing non-instructional and on-evaluative functions, and assisting in the preparation of instructional materials. This position introduces new learning preplanned in consultation with the classroom teacher or appropriate content manager and performs short-term instruction in small classes or in community-based programs with indirect supervision. Non-instructional work is performed under general administrative supervision. The Department of Education operates three elementary schools in the Unorganized Territory: Kingman, Connor, and Edmunds. This posting is a general position recruitment that does not guarantee a need at any given time. If you are applying for this position, you will be contacted within two weeks to communicate if you will be waitlisted or interviewed.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic academic school subjects.
Knowledge of basic educational practices and techniques.
Knowledge of basic student behavior management techniques.
Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety procedures.
Ability to work cooperatively in assisting the teacher.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with students.
Ability to handle student behavior in a calm, confident manner.
Ability to use discretion in handling confidential student information.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Google for Education).
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students with special needs.
Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
High school diploma or GED certificate, as well as document a minimum of ninety (90) credits of approved study in an educationally related field - OR - for career and technical education certification, document a minimum of three (3) years of paid applied employment within the field of assignment.
Valid Maine Department of Education certification as an Educational Technician III.

Responsibilities

Works with individual students in devising sequences of educational experiences to achieve specified goals.
Meets with and discusses curriculum areas with teacher or appropriate content specialist to understand and implement prepared lesson plans while under direct supervision.
Serves as a resource person to students to facilitate individual learning programs.
Coordinates, supervises and accompanies students on community-based learning experiences to offer alternate methods of instruction.
Employs instructional methods and materials most appropriate for achieving stated goals to provide formal instruction.
Performs classroom management functions to enhance the teacher's effectiveness and student learning environment.
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
Maintains data on lessons taught to comply with prescribed documentation requirements and procedures.
Reviews and analyzes student academic performance to monitor educational progress.
Communicates with teacher, staff and parents to inform of student behavior and academic performance.
Motivates students to do well in academic subjects to assist in completing educational requirements.
Moves, lifts and assists with toileting and feeding of severely disabled students when required to meet functional life needs of students.
Accompany students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Assists with cafeteria, playground, bus and other related duties to meet non-instructional needs of students.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.