Educational Assistant Jobs in Bath, ME (NOW HIRING)

The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Governor Baxter School for the Deaf (MECDHH/GBSD) is charged with the provision of statewide services to individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing from birth through age twenty-two. We are seeking an Educational Technician with a can-do attitude. This position interacts with many in our organization so the willingness to be part of a collaborative team is essential. This is a full time, school year position, 183 days.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of instructional materials

Review and reinforce previously introduced learning for an individual or small group of

students within the school, community, or classroom as planned by the teacher(s) and/or

specialist(s)

Assist in the implementation of health, safety, and emergency procedures

Assist the teacher(s)/specialist(s) in other duties compatible to the job classification

Perform student management duties before and after school, during recess, lunch,

assemblies, emergency drills, and in classrooms within the standard school day

Assists or implements personal care protocols (e.g., toileting needs, feeding needs, medical

needs)

Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information

Participate in staff meetings as needed

Arrive and depart punctually, notifying appropriate personnel about absences and

coverage

Abide by all policies and procedures of MECDHH/GBSD and Federal/State regulations

Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities Ed Tech III

Meet with classroom teacher(s) and/or specialist(s) at least weekly to discuss progress of
students and to receive direction and assistance
Provide direct instruction for an individual or small group of students in collaboration with
the classroom teacher(s) and/or specialist(s)
Perform short-term instruction and classroom management activities in the classroom
under the indirect supervision of the teacher(s) and/or specialist(s)
Supervise small groups of students in community-based programs with indirect
professional supervision

Additional Primary Responsibilities Ed Tech II

Meet with classroom teacher(s) and/or specialist(s) at least twice weekly to discuss
progress of students and to receive direction and assistance
Conduct one-on-one or small groups with indirect professional supervision
Introduce new learning pre-planned for an individual or small group of students in
collaboration with the teacher(s) and/or specialist(s)
Perform short-term instruction and classroom management activities in the classroom
under the direct supervision of the teacher(s) and/or specialist(s)

Additional Primary Responsibilities Ed Tech I

 Meet with the classroom teacher(s) and/or specialist(s) daily to receive direction

Minimum Skills and Qualifications
Certification requirements vary depending on background:

o Educational Technician III certification OR
      Satisfactory completion of three years of college/university or 90 college
       credit hours
o Educational Technician II certification OR
      Satisfactory completion of 60 semester hours of approved credit
o Educational Technician I certification OR
      High School diploma or GED
o Such alternatives to the qualifications listed above as the Board may find
appropriate and acceptable
Current Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) Certificate
Experience working with children preferred
Current training in emergency, health, and safety procedures (CPR, First Aid, etc.)
Fluency in American Sign Language preferred, willingness to learn required
Ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals
Sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the
workforce; recognize the value of diverse perspectives and experiences; and foster a work
environment reflective of the community at large

Work Environment 

This job operates in a variety of professional environments.  This job may require travel to see children and/or families. The job may also operate in children's homes, daycares, and preschool classrooms. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and teleconferencing equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to drive short to medium distances.  

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, Maine Public Employees Retirement, paid sick and personal time, and we are federal public service loan forgiveness eligible.

PLEASE NOTE: Employment cannot be finalized until the applicant has completed requirements for background checks and fingerprinting as required by Maine state statute. 

We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.