Academic Support Teacher​/EdTech II or III; Grades 6-12

Reports to: Chief of Teaching and Learning

Location: 123 Darling Ave, South Portland, Maine

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length
: 10 Months/School Year

Schedule: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Pay
: $25 to $28 per hour, with benefits and time off

MOXIE Public Schools is seeking an Educational Technician (Ed Tech II or III) to provide one-to-one support and small-group instruction to students in grades 6-9.

Ed Tech III candidates are strongly preferred. As a MOXIE Ed Tech, you’ll join a dynamic, equity-driven team creating a new kind of public school—one that combines rigorous, competency-based foundational instruction with real-world interdisciplinary projects and long-term advising relationships. Working closely with teachers, you’ll be the person who helps students close gaps, build confidence, and stay on track toward mastery—every single day.

• Lead small-group instruction and one-to-one sessions that introduce, review, and reinforce learning planned in collaboration with classroom teachers
• Deliver targeted intervention and practice aligned to MOXIE's standards and shared curriculum
• Adapt pacing, materials, and approaches to meet individual learner needs while maintaining high expectations
• Support students during interdisciplinary Learning Experience projects, including supervising small groups of students in community-based settings (Ed Tech III)
• Support students in developing and achieving individual learning goals through advisory and mentoring structures

• Meet regularly with teachers to receive direction, review student work, and plan upcoming instruction
• Collect and share data on student progress to inform instruction and interventions
• Participate in collaborative data cycles and contribute observations about what students need Share ownership for student outcomes across subject areas and grade levels

• Build deep, trusting relationships with students and families as a foundation for learning
• Model MOXIE's values and norms for all members of the community
• Support positive routines, transitions, and learning environments throughout the school day
• Participate in recruitment, enrollment, and community engagement events
• Contribute to the design and evolution of MOXIE's learning model and school practices

• Maine Educational Technician II or III authorization, or eligibility to obtain it (60 college credits for Ed Tech II; 90 credits for Ed Tech III) Successful completion of a Maine criminal history records check (fingerprinting)
• Experience supporting middle or high school students in a school, tutoring, youth development, or similar setting
• Ability to explain concepts clearly and adjust in the moment when a student is stuck Strong collaboration skills and openness to feedback and direction
• Deep commitment to educational equity, student-centered practice, and results
• Comfort operating in dynamic, evolving school environments

• Ed Tech III authorization
• Coursework or experience in education, literacy, mathematics, special education, or a related field
• Experience with:
  • Small-group instruction or academic intervention
  • Supporting students with diverse learning needs, including students with IEPs and multilingual learners
  • Competency-based learning and assessment Inclusive and trauma-informed practices

• Competitive salary and benefits. The pay range for this position is $25 to $28 per hour, commensurate with certification level and experience.
• A consistent daytime schedule aligned to the school day
• Professional growth through coaching, co-planning, and learning in inclusive and innovative practice
• A powerful mission and role in building a better future for…