Educational Technician III

State of Maine•Lincoln, ME

11d•$18 - $25

About The Position

This is a paraprofessional support work position providing assistance for a professional teacher instructing students 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 assigning 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.

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

Reviewing and reinforcing concepts previously introduced by the classroom teacher
Assisting in drills or practice activities
Performing non-instructional and on-evaluative functions
Assigning in the preparation of instructional materials
Introducing new learning preplanned in consultation with the classroom teacher or appropriate content manager
Performing short-term instruction in small classes or in community-based programs with indirect supervision

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. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.