Position Title: Education Technician II
Location: Mitchell Primary School
Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Special Services
Start Date: August 27, 2025
Required Certification: Educational Technician II
Application Date Due: As soon as a suitable candidate is found
General Purpose: To be responsible for the supervision of children assigned to him/her. This person will review and implement learning previously introduced by the Special Education Teacher.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
-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 Special Education Director/Supervisor deems
necessary
Minimum Qualifications
-Obtain and maintain authorization as an Ed Tech II per Chapter 115 of the Maine Department of
Education
-Document at least two years of postsecondary education or a combination equivalent to 60
hours of approved study in an educationally related field
-Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
-Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education
methods
-Exhibit a positive professionalism with supervisors, co-workers, students, parents and
community
-Interact with a wide variety of people
-Provide individual and group services in a variety of settings and models
-Establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents
-Work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team
-Effectively communicate - orally and in writing
-Maintain composure in stressful situations
-Adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments
-Flexibility
-Adaptability
-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.
Candidates must submit to a Criminal History Record Check through the Maine Department of Education.
Required Application Materials:
Completed Applitrack Application: https://www.applitrack.com/kittery/onlineapp/
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 [email protected]
Kittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery Schools ensures 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.
The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required by this position. The outline of responsibilities given above may, therefore, vary from time to time without changing the level of responsibility.
Employees must look after their own health, safety and welfare and be mindful of other persons who may be affected by their acts. Employees must cooperate and comply with management instructions regarding Health and Safety issues and report all accidents, incidents and problems as soon as practicable to their supervisor.
