What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Ed Tech III, Functional Life Skills position at Portland Public Schools, Maine?
- Ability to manage data management systems, analyze, ans synthesize data
- Ability to Support teaching and learning
- Ability to manage and oversee schoolwide testing procedures
- Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and other in an open, friendly, business-like manner
- Approval as an Educational Technician III by the Maine Department of Education; in the alternative, Maine provisional or professional teacher certification
- Preference will be given to candidates with a college degree that includes nine credit hours related to an education field such as behavior management or classroom strategies, and to candidates who have at least one year of experience working with students in structured situations
- Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
- Maine State Education Technician 023 & 028 authorization (more info)
- School-year position
- Permanent
- Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
- Hourly position, eligible for overtime
- Covered under the Ed Tech contract (see 2024-2027 CBA here)
- Wages based on level of certification and years of experience, as outlined in CBA
- Eligible for benefits as outlined here
JobID: 5283
Position Type:
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES/SPED EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES/SPED EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN
Date Posted:
10/6/2025
10/6/2025
Location:
Moore Middle School
Moore Middle School
Date Available:
ASAP
ASAP
Closing Date:
Open until filled
POSITION OVERVIEW: Special Education Ed Tech III, Functional Life Skills - Moore MiddOpen until filled
We are seeking educators who are able to support small groups of children with IEP's in our FLS Classroom. Under the direction of the Principal, the selected candidate assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well being. Duties involve working with students individually and in small groups assessing performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, and performing clerical and other non-instructional work.
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ABOUT DEERING:
We are a comprehensive public high school serving about 900 students. As one of the most diverse schools in Maine, we are committed to disrupting inequities in our community by creating a joyful place of learning designed to ensure that every student succeeds.
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Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
