Educational Technician III

State of Maine•Lincoln, ME

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Education is hiring an Educational Technician III to provide paraprofessional support to a professional teacher instructing students in a classroom or alternative education setting at Kingman Elementary School in Kingman, Maine. The school serves 12 students and has two teachers and one Educational Technician I. It is described as a well-maintained and resourced rural school in northern Penobscot County, with a seasoned and caring staff. The position assists with reinforcing concepts previously introduced by the classroom teacher, supporting drills and practice activities, carrying out non-instructional and evaluative functions, and preparing instructional materials. It may also introduce new learning that has been preplanned in consultation with the teacher or appropriate content manager, and provide short-term instruction in small classes or community-based programs under 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. The selected candidate must pass required background checks; fingerprinting may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate, and documentation of at least 90 credits of approved study in an educationally related field; alternatively, for career and technical education certification, document at least 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, basic educational practices and techniques, student behavior management techniques, and emergency, health, and safety procedures.
Ability to work cooperatively in assisting a teacher and maintain effective relationships with students.
Ability to handle student behavior calmly and confidently.
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality regarding students, employees, and others.
Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability to perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications such as Google for Education.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and establish cooperative working relationships with students with special needs.
Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist a professional teacher in instructing students in a classroom or alternative education setting.
Review and reinforce concepts previously introduced by the classroom teacher.
Assist with drills and practice activities.
Perform non-instructional and evaluative functions.
Assist in preparing instructional materials.
Introduce new learning that has been preplanned in consultation with the classroom teacher or appropriate content manager.
Provide short-term instruction in small classes or community-based programs under indirect supervision.
Report work orally or in writing to a supervisor as required.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and at least three weeks of annual vacation leave; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for participating employees who meet program requirements.
The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
The State contributes 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.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.