Special Education Ed Tech III - Deering High Deering High School is seeking Special Education Ed Tech III's to support special education classes and students at Deering High School. The selected candidates would collaborate closely with a Special Education Teacher while working 1-on-1 and in small groups with students. The position also includes mainstream "push-in" in core content classes, art, health, and physical education. The selected candidates will also be part of a solid group of Ed Techs in the building. There are openings in our Resource, Breathe, Functional Life Skills, and Functional Academics classrooms. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to manage data management systems, analyze, and synthesize data Ability to support teaching and learning Ability to manage and oversee school-wide testing procedures Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and others in an open, friendly, professional manner Education, Training, and Experience: Approval as an Educational Technician III by the Maine Department of Education; in the alternative, Maine provisional or professional teacher certification
Credential Requirements:
Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization Employment Details: Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Assignment:
Permanent Reports to: School Principal Contract: Part of Ed Tech union Salary: Based on experience, as outlined in CBA Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here
About Deering: Deering is a comprehensive public high school serving about 800 students. As the most diverse school in Maine, we are committed to disrupting inequities in our community by creating a joyful place of learning that ensures every student succeeds. As part of Portland Public Schools, Deering promotes district goals as outlined in the Portland Promise, and is guided by our district's Instructional Vision, which prioritizes inclusive classroom environments, active learning, high expectations, culturally responsive teaching, an assets-based approach, collaboration, and assessments for learning.
