Early Childhood Education Special Service Education Technician III - Kennebunk Elementary School

Early Childhood Education Special Service Education Technician III - Kennebunk Elementary School Job Description

As an Educational Technician III, you will deliver measurable results in enhancing the learning environment for students by supporting classroom teachers in achieving goals and objectives of the school program.

• Love what you do and work in an environment supporting teachers and students.
• Must meet Maine Educational Technician III requirements.
• Coursework in education or a related field is preferred.

• Building Principal
• Grade Level Team Leaders
• Classroom teachers

• Leadership
  :
  Flexible, creative problem solver; strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills; calm, kind, warm and sincere demeanor.
• Assist in preparing and implementing school‑wide activities.
• Maintain high ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Participate in in‑service training to improve knowledge and skills.
• Participate in staff meetings as needed.
• Team Member
  :
  Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
• Assist with building duties and routine tasks (recess, lunch, bus duty, etc.).
• Prepare and organize materials for instruction in collaboration with teachers.
• Assist teachers in ensuring students’ personal, safety and well‑being needs are met.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help any substitute teacher in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Carry out behavioral programs and expectations for students in the teacher’s absence (recess, lunch, small‑group work, etc.).
• Assist principal and office staff with clerical tasks.
• Student‑Centered
  :
  Understand and/or willingness to learn about students with special needs; sensitivity to students, parents, team and building needs.
• Work one‑to‑one and small groups of students to implement curriculum, instruction and assessments.
• Assist with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, etc.
• Assist students with lunch, snack and clean‑up routines.
• Alert teachers to any problems or special information about an individual student.

• Change agent: persuade staff to try new things and pivot when needed; use evidence to persuade, build allies and celebrate wins.
• Flexibility: accept evolving priorities, open to change and ready to take advantage of unexpected opportunities.
• Collaborative nature: give, receive and incorporate feedback, stand at ground when appropriate, absorb criticism without taking it personally, contribute to a shared vision.
• Resourceful: optimize available resources and tools to enhance impact, network proactively, broaden scope of resources.
• Highly responsive: flexible and adjust to unexpected real‑time problems.
• Active listener: strong active listening, read body language and subtle cues, articulate nuance strategically.

RSU 21 will provide accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the district.

Salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Board policies.

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with this document by the Principal.

RSU
21 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive community that supports the safety and well‑being of all of our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to implementing programs and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As part of this commitment, we welcome all applicants. RSU
21 does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, orientation, disability, religion, age, national origin, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.