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Position Title: Education Technician III - PATH Program (Functional Life Skills)
Location: Traip Academy
Reports To: Director of Special Services, Building Principal
Position Start Date: August 26, 2026
Required Certification: Maine Ed-Tech Certification
Application Deadline: Will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
The Kittery School District is currently seeking a qualified Educational Technician III to To be responsible for the implementation and supervision of programming for young adults (up to age 22) with cognitive delays participating in programming beyond the traditional high school experience. This person, in collaboration with the student’s special education team, will facilitate and implement learning targeted to specific functional and academic goals for each student while providing guidance with specific transitional and life skills development.
Responsibilities
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities - Specific duties will be assigned by the teacher with whom the Educational Technician III teaches. Duties and responsibilities will include:
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.
Required Application Materials
Completed Applitrack Application: https://www.applitrack.com/kittery/onlineapp/
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts will be required upon job offer.
A copy of current certification
3 current letters of reference
Letters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 years
Internal candidates may apply in writing to humanresources@kitteryschools.com
Kittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery Schools ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Kittery Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.
Location: Traip Academy
Reports To: Director of Special Services, Building Principal
Position Start Date: August 26, 2026
Required Certification: Maine Ed-Tech Certification
Application Deadline: Will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
The Kittery School District is currently seeking a qualified Educational Technician III to To be responsible for the implementation and supervision of programming for young adults (up to age 22) with cognitive delays participating in programming beyond the traditional high school experience. This person, in collaboration with the student’s special education team, will facilitate and implement learning targeted to specific functional and academic goals for each student while providing guidance with specific transitional and life skills development.
Responsibilities
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities - Specific duties will be assigned by the teacher with whom the Educational Technician III teaches. Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Accompany students on community outings where they will experience vocational training, gain work experience, and practice community life skills.
- Collaborate with the special education team to plan and implement learning aligned to students’ academic, functional, community, and transition goals.
- Implement teaching programs and data collection to assess progress toward academic, functional, and community goals outlined in students’ IEP.
- Collaborate with outside agencies as needed to enhance the learning, community, and work opportunities for students.
- Meet regularly with the special education team including special education teachers and related service providers to share information and discuss student progress.
- Familiarize yourself with any medical needs of students and communicate with appropriate staff when medical needs arise.
- 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 training 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 any necessary required training.
- Perform any other appropriate duties the Special Education Director/Supervisor deems necessary.
- At least 3 years of post-secondary education or a combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study in an educationally related field
- Must apply and be approved for Maine State authorization as an Educational Technician III or be a Maine certificate holder in good standing for certified teacher, educational specialist, or administrator
- Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check
- Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education methods
- CPR/First Aid certified (district will provide if needed)
- Exhibit a positive professional attitude 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
- Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and 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.
- There may be physical demands based on physical, emotional and cognitive needs of particular children
Required Application Materials
Completed Applitrack Application: https://www.applitrack.com/kittery/onlineapp/
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts will be required upon job offer.
A copy of current certification
3 current letters of reference
Letters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 years
Internal candidates may apply in writing to humanresources@kitteryschools.com
Kittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery Schools ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Kittery Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.