Position Title: 1:1 Educational Technician II (PreK) Temporary Position for 6 Weeks
Location: Mitchell School
Reports To: Building Principal
Position Start Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Required Certification: Qualified for substitute teacher/Educational Technician
Application Deadline: Will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
The Kittery School District is currently seeking an individual to serve as an Educational Technician II at Mitchell Primary School to support an early elementary student throughout the school day. The position would start immediately and continue for approximately 6 weeks.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- Attend to individual student needs outlined in the IEP throughout the school day
- Maintain confidentiality of all student, family and employee related information
- Meet with program supervisor on a daily basis to share information and discuss student progress
- Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teachers
- Assist in the preparation of classroom materials and class management functions
- Maintain appropriate certification by attending meetings and trainings as assigned
- Exhibit positive language and behavior skills as a model for children and families
- Provide input to completion and maintenance of individual observational child assessment
- Participate in required training
- Perform any other appropriate duties the Supervisor deems necessary
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
- Exhibit a positive professionalism with supervisors, co-workers, students, parents and community
- Interact with a wide variety of people
- Work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team
- Maintain composure in stressful situations
- Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and ability to take initiative
Physical Demands
The 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 children
You must be able to pass a background test through the State of Maine Education Department.
Required Application Materials:
Completed Applitrack Application
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts will be required upon job offer.
A copy of current certification
3 current letters of reference
Letters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 years
Internal candidates may apply in writing to humanresources@kitteryschools.com
Kittery 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. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.