Massabesic High School

Educational Technician I - Special Education

Position: Educational Technician I - Special Education

Location: Line Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principal/Special Education Administration

Hourly Rate: $18.91-$24.34 per hour

Job Goals

To facilitate the educational process for students by supporting and enhancing the educational services offered by the teaching staff and to reinforce student academic skills in all educational settings assigned.

Qualifications Desired

High school diploma. Ability to perform work requested. Prior experience preferred. Maintains or is eligible for State of Maine Educational Technician I Certificate.

Performance Responsibilities

Ability to read, reason, and understand policies and procedures and related information and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions. Physical ability to perform all necessary upper and lower body movement. Ability to do reaching, lifting, basic math, writing, eye-hand coordination, sitting and stooping. Observes, consults with, and assists individual classroom teachers in their instructional and classroom performance. Work with students as assigned by the teacher individually or in groups doing activities prescribed by the teacher. Supplements and reinforces material taught in the classroom, instructs designated students for the purpose of enhancing academic capabilities. Perform such clerical duties as assigned to allow the teacher more time to teach, consult, etc. Assists students to develop study and organization skills, Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children, Helps the teacher to work more effectively with students, Assists the teacher in testing or screening procedures. Supervise students in transit as assigned. Perform such related duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time. Is familiar with and follows all school district approved policies and procedures. To complete any and all assigned tasks appropriate to certification requested by supervising teacher or building administrator.

Work Year

School year per Educational Technician Bargaining Agreement.

Terms of Employment

Salary, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs. Physical Tasks: Bending, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching. Lifting: Ability to lift ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size and situational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.