TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Resource Room - King Middle
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of the Principal, Educational Technician implements academic and positive behavioral support plans, to help ensure a high quality education program and success for every student. Ed Tech also collects and maintains appropriate records and follows required record-keeping procedures and practices. Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills as well as conflict management and resolution skills. Ed Tech recognizes and embraces the essential role they play in the experience of students within Portland Public Schools. Finally, is an integral member of King Middle School that serves as a support to students' holistic well-being.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support and provide direct instruction to students individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings to ensure achievement of academic goals
- Implement lesson plans and follow schedules created by the Special Education Coordinator or appropriate related service provider
- Continue planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom
- Demonstrate cultural proficiency and actively foster relationships that respect, embrace and celebrate students' diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges
- Learn about and leverage students' strengths and opportunity gaps and adapt learning methods that appropriately guide, engage and challenge student(s)
- Collect, organize, and share data to ensure proactive and ongoing communication with all relevant stakeholders in service of student achievement of academic and functional goals
- Foster an engaging and inclusive learning space and relationship that establishes positive student expectations conducive to learners' needs through developmentally appropriate and supportive routines and practices; manages student behavior using prescribed and adapted approaches
- Collaborate and communicate across the students' teachers and all relevant staff to ensure students receive necessary additional forms of academic assistance and/or relevant social-emotional support
- Collaborate and communicate with the students' families/caregivers and all relevant stakeholders to ensure necessary stakeholders are engaged in understanding and supporting the students' learning and social emotional needs
- Maintain FERPA and respect the confidentiality of all student and staff information
- Performs other related duties as requested by the School Principal
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Understands the teaching and learning process for the applicable grade span
- Able to provide adjustments to instructional approaches and materials that reflect diverse perspectives and trauma-informed practices
- Understands data collection, organizing, and sharing best practices that support student achievement of academic and behavioral goals
- Demonstrates an equity mindset and approach to work
- Committed to challenging personal perspectives, examining one's own biases and a willingness to take feedback, learn and grow around diversity, equity and inclusion related ideas
- Able to collaborate across lines of differences with a diverse student population and staff, as well as community partners, and families/caregivers
- Engages with families/caregivers and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
- Open to accepting new ideas
- Highly responsive and oriented towards transparency and proactive, explicit communication
- Communicates ideas in ways that demonstrates respect and is digestible for varied audiences
- Willing to take Crisis Prevention (CPI) training
- Specific student care and activities may be delegated to the special education staff by the school registered nurse in accordance with Maine state nursing scope of practice law; training, oversight and documentation will be provided by the school nurse
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- 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
- CPI training certification (or ability to be certified) preferred
- Additional combinations of applicable education, training, and experience are welcome
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization (more info)
- Maine State CHRC authorization (fingerprints) (more info) **
- ** if you already have an active Ed Tech certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to perform physical tasks associated with implementing PSPs and safety plans
- Frequent bending, walking, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 35 pounds may be required
- Specific student care and activities may be delegated to the special education staff by the school registered nurse in accordance with Maine state nursing scope of practice law. Training, oversight and documentation will be provided by the school nurse.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
- Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Assignment: Permanent
- Reports to: School Principal
- Contract: Part of Ed Tech union (see 2024-2027 CBA here)
- Pay: Hourly rate based on experience, as outlined in CBA
- Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here
ABOUT KING:
Portland Public Schools is dedicated to providing a rich academic experience to support every student's path to success. As a staff member at King, you will become a part of an inclusive community of educators ready to share the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to thriving in a diverse environment. We strive to actively recruit, support, and retain BIPOC staff and to create a culturally responsive and representative learning environment where everyone feels connected, supported, recognized, and empowered. We focus on embracing the diversity of thought, identity, and experience of our staff and students, and on creating opportunities for fellowship and relationship building within our schools and community. We offer career and leadership development opportunities through district-wide programs such as professional development, on-the-job learning experiences, and mentoring that are intended to help you fulfill your career goals and aspirations. We are looking for people who are aligned with our vision. If you share these values, we welcome you to partner with us in this work.
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