Special Education Pre-K Educational Technician II or III - Float

Special Education Pre‑K Educational Technician II or III – Float

Position Summary: The Pre‑K Special Education Educational Technician (Float) serves as a flexible member of the Special Services team, providing instructional and behavioral support across preschool classrooms and programs. This role implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), supports students with diverse learning and behavioral needs, and maintains a safe, inclusive learning environment. The technician provides classroom coverage, supports student de‑escalation, covers staff lunch breaks and absences, and responds to changing program needs throughout the school day.

• Assist in implementing IEPs under supervision of the IEP Coordinator, building principal, and Director of Special Services.
• Provide instructional support to individual students and small groups in academic, communication, social‑emotional, behavioral, and adaptive skill development.
• Support student participation in classroom routines, structured learning activities, community‑based activities, and inclusive educational opportunities.
• Facilitate positive peer interactions and engagement in classroom activities.
• Assist students with personal care needs (toileting, dressing, feeding, hygiene) as necessary.
• Support students during transitions, arrival, dismissal, recess, lunch, and other school activities.
• Implement behavior support plans and positive behavioral interventions as directed by certified staff.
• Assist in implementation of proactive behavior supports, co‑regulation strategies, and sensory supports.
• Respond to behavioral incidents and student crises while maintaining student dignity, safety, and emotional well‑being.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and administrators to support students with significant behavioral and social‑emotional needs.
• Provide temporary coverage for educational technicians during lunch breaks, meetings, training, planning periods, and other approved absences.
• Serve as a flexible support person across preschool classrooms and programs based on daily student and staffing needs.
• Assist classrooms experiencing increased behavioral and instructional demands.
• Support maintenance of appropriate student‑to‑staff ratios throughout the school day.
• Adjust assignments and priorities as directed by administration and special services staff.
• Collect and maintain student data as directed by special education staff.
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and classroom organization.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, administrators, and related service providers.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and educational records in accordance with district, state, and federal regulations.
• Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pre‑K IEP Coordinator, Special Education Teacher, or Building Administrator.

• Actively supervise and engage with young children throughout the school day.
• Lift, position, and assist students as needed.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, and floor‑level interaction.
• Respond safely to student behaviors, including elopement, aggression, and behavioral crises.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Valid Maine Educational Technician Authorization (Ed Tech I, II, or III).
• Experience working with preschool‑aged children preferred.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities, behavioral challenges, and/or social‑emotional needs preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood educational practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and responsive in dynamic situations.
• Safety‑Care certification or willingness to obtain certification preferred.

• School‑year position following the RSU 21 academic calendar.
• Salary and benefits in accordance with the negotiated Educational Technician contract.
• Additional opportunities for Extended School Year (ESY) employment may be…