Educational Technician III – Self-Contained​/Treatment - BES

Educational Technician III – Self-Contained/Day Treatment – Brookside Elementary

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Start Date:

As soon as possible

The Waterville Public School System serves over 2,000 students of all ages in and near Waterville, Maine. Recognized as one of the city’s greatest assets, our schools engage every child in challenging, student-centered learning while providing a safe, welcoming environment for them to learn and grow.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Educational Technician III to join our Self‑Contained/Day Treatment Program, supporting students with unique academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with teachers, specialists, and support staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and create a structured, nurturing environment that promotes growth and independence.

• School‑year position with school‑day hours and school vacations
• Health and dental insurance
• Course reimbursement and professional development

• Works with individuals or small groups of students to provide instructional and assessment support under the guidance of the supervising teacher.
• Consults with the supervising teacher and creates and carries out lesson plans independently.
• Ensures a safe environment through consistency and communication with students and staff.
• Follows student plans as defined in written plans or as directed by the teacher applying approved techniques.
• Conducts, records, and summarizes student observations as directed.
• Applies classroom rules, expectations, materials and assignments consistently.
• Maintains timely and accurate records of student work completion, behavioral progress and other areas following established routines and procedures.
• Prepares calendars, bulletin boards, and instructional support materials as directed.
• Meets with supervising teacher on a regular basis and actively contributes to staff meetings.
• Alerts teachers to changes in student behavior or performance and makes minor adjustments to current intervention strategies.
• Uses educational technologies to document or support student learning.
• Performs additional duties as requested by the Building Administrator or supervising teacher.
• Maintains confidentiality about all aspects of student performance and written and oral records.
• Demonstrates respect for the legal and human rights of students, staff, parents, the School Board, and community members.

• Three or more years of post‑secondary education, or 90 semester hours approved study, or equivalent, in an educationally related field.
• Appropriate Department of Education Certification.
• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Training or experience in the application of behavior management.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work with computers and other educational technologies.
• Ability to follow multi‑step directions.

Waterville Public Schools does not discriminate in the operation of our educational and employment policies and will honor all appropriate laws relative to discrimination.