Educational Technician II

Overview

Location: Mitchell Primary School

Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Special Services

Start Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found

Required Certification: Educational Technician II

To be responsible for the supervision of children assigned to him/her. This person will review and implement learning previously introduced by the Special Education Teacher.

• Maintain confidentiality of all student, family and employee related information
• Meet with program supervisor on a daily basis to share information and discuss student progress
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teachers
• Assist in the preparation of classroom materials and class management functions
• Maintain appropriate certification by attending meetings and trainings as assigned
• Exhibit positive language and behavior skills as a model for children and families
• Provide input to completion and maintenance of individual observational child assessment
• Participate in required training
• Perform any other appropriate duties as deemed by the Special Education Director/Supervisor

• Obtain and maintain authorization as an Ed Tech II per Chapter 115 of the Maine Department of Education
• Education:
  
  Document at least two years of postsecondary education or a combination equivalent to 60 hours of approved study in an educationally related field
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check

• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education
• Exhibit a positive professionalism with supervisors, co-workers, students, parents and community
• Interact with a wide variety of people
• Provide individual and group services in a variety of settings and models
• Establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents
• Work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team
• Effectively communicate - orally and in writing
• Maintain composure in stressful situations
• Adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Initiative

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.

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• There may be physical demands based on physical, emotional and cognitive needs of particular children.

The candidate may be required to submit to a Criminal History Record Check through the Maine Department of Education.

• Completed Applitrack Application:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (Unofficial transcripts acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts required upon job offer)
• A copy of current certification
• 3 current letters of reference (dated, signed, and written within the last 3 years)
• Internal candidates may apply in writing to huma

Kittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required by this position. The outline of responsibilities given above may, therefore, vary from time to time without changing the level of responsibility. Employees must look after their health, safety and welfare and cooperate with management instructions regarding Health and Safety issues and report all accidents, incidents and problems as soon as practicable to their supervisor.