1:1 Educational Technician II (Grade K) (To end of the year)

Position Title: 1:1 Educational Technician II (Grade K) (To end of the year)Location: Mitchell SchoolReports To: Building Principal, Director of Special ServicesPosition Start Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found.Required Certification: Ed Tech II Certification/Criminal History Record CheckApplication Deadline: Will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II at Mitchell Elementary School to support a student with special needs throughout the school day.Main Job Tasks and ResponsibilitiesAttend to individual student needs outlined in the IEP throughout the school dayMaintain confidentiality of all student, family and employee related informationMeet with program supervisor on a daily basis to share information and discuss student progressReview and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teachersAssist in the preparation of classroom materials and class management functionsMaintain appropriate certification by attending meetings and trainings as assignedExhibit positive language and behavior skills as a model for children and familiesProvide input to completion and maintenance of individual observational child assessmentParticipate in required trainingPerform any other appropriate duties the Special Education Director/Supervisor deems necessaryMinimum QualificationsObtain and maintain authorization as an Ed Tech II per Chapter 115 of the Maine Department of EducationDocument at least two years of postsecondary education or a combination equivalent to 60 hours of approved study in an educationally related fieldSuccessful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference checkRequired Knowledge, Abilities and SkillsExperience with communication devices (AAC) preferred, but training will be providedWorking knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education methods, specifically related to autism and behavior managementExhibit a positive professionalism with supervisors, co-workers, students, parents and communityInteract with a wide variety of peopleProvide individual and group services in a variety of settings and modelsEstablish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parentsWork collaboratively as a member of an early childhood teamEffectively communicate - orally and in writingMaintain composure in stressful situationsAdapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environmentsDemonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and ability to take initiativePhysical DemandsThe 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.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.There may be physical demands based on physical, emotional and cognitive needs of particular childrenRequired Application Materials: Completed Applitrack ApplicationResumeCover LetterTranscriptsUnofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts will be required upon job offer.A copy of current certification3 current letters of referenceLetters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 yearsInternal candidates may apply in writing to humanresources@kitteryschools.comKittery 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.

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