The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences (MeANS) is looking for a Educational Technician III for a period of emplyment from October 2026 - July 2027. The successful applicant will work with classroom teachers to provide individualized instruction to support academic and behavioral needs. Supervision of the education technician shall be as required by Maine Department of Education Regulations Chapter 115.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise small groups of students in the classroom under the direction of the teacher.
- Ability to form strong relationships with students through classroom teaching.
- Work one to one with students on as needed basis.
- Ability to employ a broad array of methods to assist students to move from dependent learners to self- directed learners.
- Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the classroom teacher or appropriate content specialist or assist in drill or practice activities.
- Communicate and collaborate regularly and openly with all staff.
- Assist in the preparation of instructional materials; and provide classroom management functions.
- Introduce new learning pre-planned in consultation with the classroom teacher or appropriate content specialist and supervise small groups of students in community-based programs.
- Familiarity with the common core standards and willing to work within a project-based curriculum.
- Familiarity with Restorative Justice Practices and Positive Behavioral Intervention System.
- Interest/enthusiasm for improving skills by attending professional development opportunities as appropriate.
- Reports all incidents of work-related accident/illness within 24 hours; maintain a safe work environment; ensure that a safe environment is maintained in the workplace by adhering to all safety rules and requirements (Safety Policies) and report any safety hazards to immediate supervisor.
- Such other duties as may be assigned.
- Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.
Qualifications:
- Interest, enthusiasm, and experience working with high school age students with individual learning and/or behavioral needs.
- State authorization at the Educational Technician III level.
- Satisfactory reference, background, and health checks.
- Must have a valid Maine driver’s license.
The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences (MeANS) is a charter public high school that inspires and engages students through project-based, student-centered instruction immersed in the natural sciences of Maine with a focus on agriculture, forestry, and the environment. MeANS challenges all students to connect with their education in order to grow as individuals, interact with their communities, and lead fulfilling lives.
Benefits include a competitive wage, medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance and Maine State Retirement.
Interested applicants please submit resume, cover letter and copy of Maine State Certification or MEIS Certification letter via e-mail to Alyssa Boudreau (aboudreau@maineacademy.org) or mail to Alyssa Boudreau, Office Manager, PO Box 158, Hinckley, ME 04944.
We are an equal opportunity employer