Ed Tech III

Ed Tech III – Saco

Job Code: 13317

Location:

Saco 04072

Department:
Education Program

FT/PT Status:
Full Time

Hourly Rate: $20.50 - $22.45, dependent upon experience

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

This role supports students who experience mental, behavioral, and emotional health challenges by providing instructional and behavioral support in the classroom.

• Assist classroom teacher by reviewing and reinforcing learning previously introduced by the teacher or specialist under the direct supervision of the teacher.
• Support the educational plan, including goals and activities, involving students in community and social programming based on individual need, scheduling and assigning instructional activities and following up on results.
• Reinforce 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.
• Provide assistance to community-based programs by supervising small groups with professional supervision.
• Ensure students' correct behavior by effectively using the behavioral systems that have been put into place by the classroom teacher, appropriate specialist, and treatment team.
• Convey information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations and teaching aids, such as audiovisual equipment and computers.
• Assist classroom teacher by maintaining a safe environment for all students, having knowledge of Safety Care, and using the procedures effectively.
• Set and maintain professional boundaries with language, attire and interactions.

• Three (3) years post‑secondary education or a combination of up to (90) hours of approved study in an education field.

• Minimum of two (2) years working in the educational technician or related field (preferred).
• Documented participation with in‑service training in the field of assignment.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• BHP training and certification (or willingness to be trained).
• Ed Tech III certification or ability to obtain certification.

• 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.

• Year‑round employment with a predictable schedule.
• Starting salary $20.50 and increases with experience.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Up to 4 weeks off during the summer.
• Opportunities for training, professional growth, and career advancement.