Education Technician II - Edmunds School - Agency Only

Maine Department of Education 

Education in the Unorganized Territory 

Education Technician II - Edmunds School - Agency Only 

Part Time - 70 Hours Bi-Weekly

Opening Date: July 31, 2025

Closing Date: August 14, 2025

Job Class Code: 3156
Grade: 14
Salary: $17.04 – $22.68/Hourly  
Position Number: 014286322

PURPOSE: 

 This is a paraprofessional support work position providing assistance for a professional teacher instructing students in a classroom or alternative education setting. Responsibilities include reviewing and reinforcing concepts previously introduced by the classroom teacher, assisting in drills or practice activities, performing non-instructional and on-evaluative functions, and assigning in the preparation of instructional materials. Introducing new learning preplanned in collaboration with the classroom teacher or appropriate contact specialist.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of basic academic school subjects.


• Knowledge of basic educational practices and techniques.


• Knowledge of basic student behavior management techniques.


• Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety procedures.


• Ability to work cooperatively in assisting the teacher.


• Ability to maintain effective relationships with students.


• Ability to handle student behavior in a calm, confident manner.


• Ability to use discretion in handling confidential student information.


• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
  Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Google for Education).


• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.


• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.


• Ability to establish and maintain a supportive and compassionate relationship with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.


• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.


• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of post secondary education or a combination equivalent to sixty (60) hours of approved study in an educationally related field – OR – for vocational education, two (2) years of paid applied employment within the field of assignment.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Valid Maine Department of Education certification as an Educational Technician II, or Maine Department of Education certification as a Teacher, Educational Specialist or Administrator.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 


• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).


• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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