Ed Tech II - Functional Life Skills - BHS

Special Education
- Education Technicians II
- Functional Life Skills

Biddeford Schools are seeking special education education technicians II in functional life skills. Family-friendly schedules are available (full-time and part-time). The position offers rewarding and meaningful work, supportive teamwork, great benefits, and Maine state retirement. Paid meal breaks are included. Check out why we are a different experience.

Specific job details:
Start as soon as possible. Brief job duties include reviewing and reinforcing learning previously introduced by the classroom or special education teacher and assisting in drill and practice activities. Participation in required workshops by request of the building leader, supervisor, or director is also required. The ideal candidate will perform academic support for small groups or one-on-one, assist in the preparation of instructional materials, provide classroom management functions, and alert the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.

Certification/license:
Certification as an education technician from the Maine Department of Education (022) and a criminal history record check (CHRC), which includes fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education.

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus three years of post-secondary education (60 credits).

Experience:

Successful prior classroom experience or working with students with special needs for the appropriate grade levels is preferred but not required.

Salary:
Per collective bargaining agreement.

Live and work in the Biddeford, Maine community. Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches and views of the Saco River to its west, it is less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland area and less than two hours north of Boston. Home to a growing population of diverse residents, Biddeford is picturesque, downtown Maine's youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown.

It has a thriving economy and 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 most vital commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Therefore, selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.

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 .