POSITION OVERVIEW: Special Ed Ed Tech III, Resource Room - Casco Bay High
Casco Bay High School (CBHS) is seeking a progressive, collaborative Special Education Ed Tech III to work closely with Special Educators and support students both 1:1 and in small groups. The position may also include mainstream "push in" support in core content classes, art, health, and physical education. We seek a team member with the skills and passion for the rigor, relevance and relationships that are at the core of Expeditionary Learning—and a hallmark of our school. The ideal candidate will have an affinity for diverse student bodies and an aptitude for differentiation. Our faculty have a strong voice in shaping CBHS, and new staff can expect to be richly involved in upholding our distinct mission and in advancing school culture.
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 (more info)
- Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization (more info)
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
- School-year position
- Permanent
- Full Time, 1.0 FTE
- Hourly position, eligible for overtime
- Covered under the Ed Tech contract (see 2024-2027 CBA here)
- Wages based on level of certification and years of experience, as outlined in CBA
- Eligible for benefits as outlined here
ABOUT CASCO BAY:
Casco Bay High School is a small and rigorous public high school that reflects the increasing diversity of Portland, Maine. Founded in 2005, CBHS is a school of choice for about 400 students. For three of our first graduating classes, 100% of the graduates were accepted to college. Our aim is for each student to ” Get Smart to Do Good.” At Casco Bay, we challenge and support our students to become college-ready through our 3 Rs: Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships. CBHS is intentionally small so that we can get to know each student deeply, and so we can better personalize instruction that will help students become their best selves. Our instruction is driven by Learning Expeditions that result in quality work about genuine problems for a real audience. Learning Expeditions are long-term, in-depth studies of a single topic that explore compelling social-justice questions, incorporate vital standards, involve ?eldwork, and culminate in an authentic project, product or performance. Casco Bay High School is part of a national cohort of high-achieving, progressive and urban high schools in the EL Education network.
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