• Ed Tech III Relief

    Sweetser (Saco, ME)


    Ed Tech III Relief

     

    Job Code:13035

    Department:Education Program

    FT/PT Status:Relief Per Diem

    Summary:

    As an Ed Tech III, you will provide behavioral support based on each Sweetser student's individual treatment plan, to guide towards successful outcomes both in the classroom and in 1:1 situations. Join our supportive, dynamic, team orientated environment, where the focus is on building a better future for Maine's vulnerable youth.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Assist classroom teacher by reviewing and reinforcing learning previously introduced by the teacher or specialist under the direct supervision of the teacher.

    • Support the educational plan, including goals and activities, involving students in community and social programming based on individual need, scheduling and assigning instructional activities and following up on results.

    • Reinforce students' personal and social development by reinforcing rules and procedures for administrative matters, students' verbal participation and students' movement within the classroom, between classrooms and on the playground.

    • Provide assistance to community-based programs by supervising small groups with professional supervision.

    • Ensure students' correct behavior by effectively using the behavioral systems that have been put into place by the classroom teacher, appropriate specialist, and treatment team.

    • Conveys information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations and teaching aids, such as audiovisual equipment and computers.

    • Assist classroom teacher by maintaining a safe environment for all students, having knowledge of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), and using the procedures effectively.

    • Set and maintain professional boundaries with language, attire and interactions.

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

    • Three (3) years post-secondary education or a combination to ninety (90) hours of approved study in an education field.

    CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

    • Valid state driver’s license.

    • BHP training and certification (or willingness to be trained).

    EXPERIENCE:

    • Minimum of two (2) years working in the educational technician or related field preferred.

    • Documented participation with in-service training in the field of assignment.

    • Keyboarding skills.

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

    • Personal characteristics and temperament suitable for working with persons with special needs.

    • Ability to work with difficult-to-manage youth.

    • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals on behalf of youth and their families.

    • Capacity to develop a professional orientation to child care.