Paraprofessional/Educational Technician - Biddeford School Department

Biddeford Schools are seeking: Special Education - Education Technicians I, II or III

• Family-friendly Schedules
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Supportive teamwork
• Great benefits and Maine State retirement

Brief Job Duties:

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the classroom or special education teacher and assist in drill and practice activities. Participate in required workshops by request of Building Leader, Supervisor, or Director. Perform non-instructional, non-evaluating functions including suspension of students. Assist in preparation of instructional materials or provide classroom management functions during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, etc. Alerts teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student. Full Job Description see our website: https://www.applitrack.com/biddefordschools/onlineapp/

Certification/License:

Certification as an Education Technician from the Maine Department of Education Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the

Maine Department of Education Education:

Appropriate for

Ed Technician Certification Level Experience:

Successful prior classroom experience or working with students with special needs for the appropriate high school grade levels is preferred, but not required. Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches Views of the Saco River to its west Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area Less than two hours north of Boston. Home to a growing population of diverse residents Picturesque downtown Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown Thriving economy Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking Equal Opportunity The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity. The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression. Criminal Background Check All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting Please see other Job Openings at: Biddeford Schools Dayton School Southern Maine Administrative Cooperative https://www.applitrack.com/biddefordschools/onlineapp/

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.75 - $28.60 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

School Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Maine Education Tech Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Biddeford, ME 04005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person