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Sweetser is a nationally recognized and accredited leader in Maine education. As a member of the Sweetser family, you can make a difference in the lives of children, adults, and families every day. Sweetser offers competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits, and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees.

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We are looking for Ed Tech I’s to support children who experience mental, behavioral, and emotional health challenges. The role supports the classroom teacher or appropriate specialist by providing one-to-one instructional and behavioral support.

• Assists classroom teacher by reviewing and reinforcing learning previously introduced by the teacher or specialist under direct supervision.
• Supports the educational plan, including goals and activities, by involving students in community and social programming based on individual need, scheduling instructional activities, and following up on results.
• Reinforces students’ personal and social development by reinforcing rules and procedures for administrative matters, students’ verbal participation, and students’ movement within the classroom, between classrooms, and on the playground.
• Provides assistance to community-based programs by supervising students under professional supervision.
• Ensures students’ correct behavior by effectively using the behavioral systems in place by the classroom teacher, appropriate specialist, and treatment team.
• Conveys information to students using language concepts, examples, demonstrations, and teaching aids such as audiovisual equipment and computers.
• Maintains a safe environment for all students with knowledge of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and effective use of procedures.
• Assists in one-to-one student record keeping and displays enrichment materials, develops bulletin boards, and displays students’ work.
• Sets and maintains professional boundaries with language, attire, and interactions.

• Ed Tech II – Sixty (60) hours of approved college credit hours.
• Ed Tech I – High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Valid state driver’s license.
• BHP training and certification (or willingness to be trained).

• Minimum of two (2) years working in the educational technician or related field preferred.
• Documented participation in in-service training in the field of assignment.

• Personal characteristics and temperament suitable for working with persons with special needs.
• Ability to work with difficult-to-manage youth.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals on behalf of youth and their families.
• Capacity to develop a professional orientation to child care.

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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