Special Education Ed Tech III, Resource Room - Casco Bay High

Special Education Ed Tech III, Resource Room•Casco Bay High Portland Public Schools Casco Bay High School•Portland, Maine Job Details

Job ID:

5711468

Application Deadline:

Jun 02, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Yesterday Job Description

TITLE:

Special Education Ed Tech III, Resource Room•Casco Bay High

POSITION OVERVIEW

Portland Public Schools seeks a committed and collaborative Educational Technician III to support Special Education students at Casco Bay High. Under the direction of the School Principal and in close collaboration with school Special Education staff, the Ed Tech implements academic and positive behavioral support plans, helping to ensure a high-quality education program and success for every student. The Ed Tech supports student engagement in academics individually and in small groups, promoting instructional goals and motivating learning. The Ed Tech also assists with classroom management, data tracking, Mainecare billing documentation, and non-instructional duties such as supervising lunch, recess, and non-academic time. We seek a team member with the skills and passion for the rigor, relevance and relationships that are at the core of Expeditionary Learning—and a hallmark of CBHS. The ideal candidate will have an affinity for diverse student bodies and an aptitude for differentiation. CBHS faculty have a strong voice in shaping the school, and new staff can expect to be richly involved in upholding our distinct mission and in advancing school culture.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support and provide direct instruction to students individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings to ensure achievement of academic goals Implement lesson plans and follow schedules created by the Special Education Coordinator or appropriate related service provider Continue planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom Demonstrate cultural proficiency and actively foster relationships that respect, embrace and celebrate students' diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges Learn about and leverage students' strengths and opportunity gaps and adapt learning methods that appropriately guide, engage and challenge student(s) Collect, organize, and share data to ensure proactive and ongoing communication with all relevant stakeholders in service of student achievement of academic and functional goals Foster an engaging and inclusive learning space and relationship that establishes positive student expectations conducive to learners' needs through developmentally appropriate and supportive routines and practices; manages student behavior using prescribed and adapted approaches Collaborate and communicate across the students' teachers and all relevant staff to ensure students receive necessary additional forms of academic assistance and/or relevant social-emotional support Collaborate and communicate with the students' families/caregivers and all relevant stakeholders to ensure necessary stakeholders are engaged in understanding and supporting the students' learning and social emotional needs Maintain FERPA and respect the confidentiality of all student and staff information Performs other related duties as requested by the School Principal

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Understands the teaching and learning process for the applicable grade span Able to provide adjustments to instructional approaches and materials that reflect diverse perspectives and trauma-informed practices Understands data collection, organizing, and sharing best practices that support student achievement of academic and behavioral goals Demonstrates an equity mindset and approach to work Committed to challenging personal perspectives, examining one's own biases and a willingness to take feedback, learn and grow around diversity, equity and inclusion related ideas Able to collaborate across lines of differences with a diverse student population and staff, as well as community partners, and families/caregivers Engages with families/caregivers and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning Open to accepting new ideas Highly responsive and oriented towards transparency and proactive, explicit communication Communicates ideas in ways that demonstrates respect and is digestible for varied audiences Willing to take CPI and/or Behavioral Health Professional training

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Preference will be given to candidates with a college degree that includes nine credit hours related to an education field such as behavior management or classroom strategies, and to candidates who have at least one year of experience working with students in structured situations CPI training certification (or ability to be certified) preferred Additional combinations of applicable education, training, and experience are welcome

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization (more info) Maine State CHRC authorization (fingerprints) (more info) •if you already have an active Ed Tech certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your certification

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Schedule:

School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Assignment:

Permanent Reports to: School Principal

Contract:

Part of Ed Tech union (see 2024-2027 CBA here)

Salary:

Based on experience, as outlined in CBA

Benefits:

Eligible for benefits as outlined here

ABOUT CASCO BAY HIGH

Casco Bay High School is a small and rigorous public high school that reflects the increasing diversity of Portland, Maine. Founded in 2005, CBHS is a school of choice for about 400 students. For three of our first graduating classes, 100% of the graduates were accepted to college. Our aim is for each student to " Get Smart to Do Good." At Casco Bay, we challenge and support our students to become college-ready through our 3

Rs:

Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships. CBHS is intentionally small so that we can get to know each student deeply, and so we can better personalize instruction that will help students become their best selves. Our instruction is driven by Learning Expeditions that result in quality work about genuine problems for a real audience. Learning Expeditions are long-term, in-depth studies of a single topic that explore compelling social-justice questions, incorporate vital standards, involve ?eldwork, and culminate in an authentic project, product or performance. Casco Bay High School is part of a national cohort of high-achieving, progressive and urban high schools in the EL Education network. – Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Position Type:

Full-time