What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Ed Tech III - Multiple Openings at Deering High position at Portland Public Schools?
POSITION OVERVIEW: Special Education Ed Tech III - Deering High, 25-26 SY
Portland Public Schools is seeking Special Education Ed Tech III's to support special education classes and students at Deering High School. The selected candidates would collaborate closely with a Special Education Teacher while working 1-on-1 and in small groups with students. The position also includes mainstream "push in" in core content classes, art, health, and physical education. The selected candidates will also be part of a solid group of Ed Techs in the building.
** As of October 6, there are openings in the Resource Room and in our Functional Life Skills classroom. **
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
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.
Portland Public Schools is seeking Special Education Ed Tech III's to support special education classes and students at Deering High School. The selected candidates would collaborate closely with a Special Education Teacher while working 1-on-1 and in small groups with students. The position also includes mainstream "push in" in core content classes, art, health, and physical education. The selected candidates will also be part of a solid group of Ed Techs in the building.
** As of October 6, there are openings in the Resource Room and in our Functional Life Skills classroom. **
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to manage data management systems, analyze, and synthesize data
- Ability to support teaching and learning
- Ability to manage and oversee school-wide testing procedures
- Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and others in an open, friendly, professional manner
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Approval as an Educational Technician III by the Maine Department of Education; in the alternative, Maine provisional or professional teacher certification
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
- Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization (more info)
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
- 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
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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