The Ellsworth School Department anticipates openings for Paraprofessionals (Ed Techs) at II and III levels of certification for the Fall of 2024. You can make a difference in the lives of children by supporting special needs students.
Responsibilities:
Supports direct academic and behavioral instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings
Provides assistance with classroom activities
Assist in preparing differentiated instructional materials as determined by Special Educator
Assists in managing behaviors using prescribed approaches provided through training Supervises students on field trip activities.
Perform other related duties as requested by administration.
There are opportunities for additional hours for after school tutoring, extended school year employment, and transportation aide during school and extended school year.
What are the benefits of being an ed tech?
Work the school year schedule (no nights, no weekends, no school vacations)
Benefits (health ins., retirement, longevity days, personal days, and sick days)
Work with students and staff members in a friendly and upbeat environment
A perfect position for someone with children
Set up an interview and learn more about the great things happening in the Ellsworth School Department
Base pay (0 years of experience) is $19.08 per hour for Ed Tech I's, $19.82 for Ed Tech II's and $21.72 for Ed Tech III's, pay increases with years of relative experience. Benefits include 100% paid single subscriber health insurance, sick leave, personal days and longevity days.
The ideal candidate is caring, is compassionate, and is dedicated to student success.
- An Ed Tech II needs 60 college credits to be certified.
- An Ed Tech III requires 90 college credits for certification.
To apply for ed tech certification go to: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert
Call the Superintendent's Office at 664-7100 with application questions. The completed packet should be returned to the Office of the Superintendent, 66 Main Street, Suite 201, Ellsworth, ME 04605 or by email to: taustin@ellsworthschools.org.
For further details regarding the positions please contact Carol Ann McEachern-Murphy, Special Education Director, at cmceachern-murphy@ellsworthschools.org.
Ellsworth School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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