Educational Technician III

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This is a paraprofessional support work position (Ed Tech III) 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 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.

• 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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume.

In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.