Ed Tech II - Functional Life Skills - BIS

Special Education
- Education Technicians II
- Functional Life Skills

Biddeford Schools are seeking special education education technicians II in functional life skills. This position offers family-friendly schedules, rewarding and meaningful work, supportive teamwork, great benefits, and Maine state retirement. Paid meal breaks are provided.

Brief job duties include reviewing and reinforcing learning previously introduced by the classroom or special education teacher, assisting in drill and practice activities, participating in required workshops, performing non-instructional, non-evaluating functions, assisting in the preparation of instructional materials, providing classroom management functions during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, etc., and alerting teachers to any problem or special information about an individual student.

Certification/license: certification as an education technician from the Maine Department of Education (022), criminal history record check (CHRC) which includes fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education, high school diploma or GED equivalent, plus 3 years of post-secondary education (60 credits). 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, 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 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, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions.