Special Education Ed Tech III:

Massabesic Middle School Regional School Unit 57 Regional School Unit #57 - Waterboro, Maine Job Details

Job ID:

5881023

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57

Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, ME 04087

JOB TITLE:

SPECIAL EDUCATION

EDUCATIONAL

TECHNICIAN III

- Massabesic Middle School

REPORTS TO

Building Principal and Special Education Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

Documentation of at least 90 credit hours of approved study in an educationally related field. Must hold or be eligible for State of Maine Educational Technician III Certification and CHRC Approval Certificate. Must possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, an understanding of the instructional process, and an understanding of students' needs to include understanding of the student with special needs. Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety issues would be preferred. Must be willing to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested by Administrator and/or Director. Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as required by law. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities. Prior experience in the educational field is desirable but not required.

WORK YEAR

School year, per Educational Technician Bargaining Agreement.

JOB GOAL

To assist the teaching staff in maintaining appropriate classroom activities/environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Perform instructional tasks including, but not limited to:

Work with individual students or small groups of students to review and reinforce learning previously introduced by classroom teacher/content specialist Introduce new learning preplanned in consultation with the classroom teacher/content specialist. Assist the teacher/content specialist in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students' needs, interests, and abilities. Guide independent study, enrichment work, and/or remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher/content specialist Coach students with functional needs. Collect and maintain data in accordance with student plans. Supervise small groups of students in community-based programs Perform non-instructional, non-evaluative functions:

Administer, score and record such achievement/diagnostic tests as the teacher/content specialist recommends for individual students. Help students master equipment/instructional materials assigned by the teacher/content specialist. Provide input, if requested, to the IEP process Assist in preparation of instructional materials including:

Copying, typing, filing, cutting, laminating, bulletin board preparation, classroom calendar, bulletin board preparation Assist teacher/content specialist with management functions including:

Assist with playground/recess, bus, study hall, detention and lunch duties as assigned Assist with supervision of students during emergency/fire drills, assemblies, field trips, provide escort and assistance services to children as necessary, etc. Participates in ongoing in-service training in the specialty area of employment.

Terms of Employment:

Salary, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

Hourly Rate:

$21.06-$27.14 per hour

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Frequent:

Sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.

Physical Tasks:

Bending, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching.

Lifting:

Ability to lift ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size and situational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

NOTE:

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Position Type:

Full-time