What are the responsibilities and job description for the COTA/Educational Technician RSU#23/Old Orchard Beach position at Regional School Unit 23?
Special Education
COTA/Ed Tech III
Full-Time, PreK-2
Located a ½ mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, Jameson Elementary School is seeking candidates for a COTA/Educational Technician III position to support students with various disabilities, including autism, in a self-contained setting. The position will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services for the students within the classrooms. This will be conducted under the supervision of the school-based OT. The remainder of the week will be spent supporting the students as an educational technician III within the same classrooms to support the carryover of skills.
The successful candidates should possess the following:
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Maine DOE Educational Technician III Authorization certification
- Valid Maine DOE Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license
- Valid Maine DOE Criminal History Records Check (CHRC)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Interest in supporting students with various learning styles and needs
- Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of technology
- Willingness to participate in ongoing in-service training
- Interest in participating in the school community outside of the classroom
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
RSU 23 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. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Posted until filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply Online
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview
Contact Heidi Butler, Director of Special Education, for any questions (hbutler@rsu23.org)