TAMS Resource Room Ed Tech

Job DescriptionEducational Technician III for Special Education Fulltime position (approximately 32.5 hours per week for 180 teacher days)Nature of the Position:An Educational Technician may assist teachers in a learning center special education classroom functional life skills classroom or in mainstream classes with instruction of special education students implementation of classroom programs and with classroom management :The Educational Technician takes daily guidance and task direction from the classroom teachers/case managers whom this position supports but reports to the Middle School Principal in fulfilling all Requirements1. Ability to operate as a team member2. Ability to adapt to the demands of special education programming3. Ability to support classroom routines and individual student learning goals and needs4. Ability to instruct students oneonone and in small groups for specific programming tasks5. Ability to support behavior management programming to help foster a classroom climate conducive to learning including deescalation and physical restraint6. Ability to interact and support adolescents in a professional manner7. Strong organizational communication and group process skills8. Ability to provide maximum assistance for personal care needs9. Ability to maintain confidentialityPerformance Responsibilities:Tasks for this position include but are not limited to: Assisting classroom teacher/case manager to ensure that individual student learning goals are implemented. Maintaining necessary documentation to support student/programming needs. Assisting with inclass work completion and assignments as directed by the teacher. Acting as a liaison between mainstream teacher special education teacher and student. Notifying teacher/case manager and the Assistant Special Education Director of pertinent issues and concerns. Assisting with daily student/classroom activities as well as supervising students before classes and during transitions. Assisting students with hygiene routines (i.e. hand washing buttons zippers changing clothes and bathroom routines). Providing personal care assistance to students as needed. Transporting students to training sites off campus and operating as a job coach. Creating and introducing learning concepts to students with consultation from teacher/case manager. Assisting in the preparation of instructional materials. Supporting the Special Education department responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of Special :Previous experience working with adolescents in an educational setting Maintain a valid Educational Technician III authorization from the * State of Maine* A valid Maine drivers licenseRequired Application Process:All those interested in applying must submit: School application form (available for download at Letter of interest Transcript of any college coursework List of three references with contact informationAll materials should be submitted electronically to If electronic submission is not possible materials may be mailed or delivered to:Lisa Estabrook Thornton Academy 438 Main Street Saco ME 04072The Thornton Academy Board of Trustees has adopted a nondiscrimination policy. Thornton Academy considers all applicants without regard to race age color ancestry or national origin religion gender gender identification sexual orientation physical or mental disability marital veteran or any other legally protected status.