Position Title: Educational Technician III
Location: Mitchell School
Reports To: Building Principal, Director of Special Services
Position Start Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Required Certification: Ed Tech III Certification
Application Deadline: Will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician III to support students with neuro-divergent and developmental challenges at Mitchell School (Grades K-3).
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of all students, family and employee related information
- Meet with program supervisor on a daily basis to share information and discuss student progress
- Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teachers; May introduce new learning planned by certified teachers under indirect supervision
- Lead small group academic, behavioral, and functional life skills instruction under indirect supervision of the lead teacher
- Support inclusive learning and social opportunities for students throughout the school day
- Assist in the preparation of classroom materials and class management functions
- Maintain appropriate certification by attending meetings and trainings as assigned
- Exhibit positive language and behavior skills as a model for children and families
- Participate in required trainings as assigned
- Perform any other appropriate duties the Special Education Director/Supervisor deems necessary
Minimum Qualifications
- Obtain and maintain authorization as an Ed Tech III per Chapter 115 of the Maine Department of Education
- Document successful completion of at least three years of post-secondary education or 90 credit hours approved study in a related area
- Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification preferred including de-escalation and physical management techniques (Training will be provided if not currently certified)
- Experience with various AAC devices preferred (Training will be provided)
- Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education methods
- Exhibit a positive professionalism with supervisors, co-workers, students, parents and community
- Interact with a wide variety of people
- Provide individual and group services in a variety of settings and models
- Establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents
- Work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team
- Effectively communicate - orally and in writing
- Maintain composure in stressful situations
- Adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments
- Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and ability to take initiative
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- There may be physical demands based on physical, emotional and cognitive needs of particular children, which may include physical management
Candidates must submit to a Criminal History Record Check through the Maine Department of Education.
Required Application Materials:
Completed Applitrack Application: https://www.applitrack.com/kittery/onlineapp/
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts will be required upon job offer.
A copy of current certification
3 current letters of reference
Letters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 years
Internal candidates may apply in writing to humanresources@kitteryschools.com
Kittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery School ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Kittery Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making out an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.