Special Education Ed Tech III

JobID: 5198 Position Type: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES/SPED EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN Date Posted: 10/6/2025 Location: Deering High School Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Open until filled POSITION OVERVIEW: Special Education Ed Tech III - Deering High, 25-26 SY Portland Public Schools is seeking Special Education Ed Tech III's to support special education classes and students at Deering High School. The selected candidates would collaborate closely with a Special Education Teacher while working 1-on-1 and in small groups with students. The position also includes mainstream "push in" in core content classes, art, health, and physical education. The selected candidates will also be part of a solid group of Ed Techs in the building. ** As of October 6, there are openings in the Resource Room and in our Functional Life Skills classroom. ** 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 DEERING: We are a comprehensive public high school serving about 900 students. As one of the most diverse schools in Maine, we are committed to disrupting inequities in our community by creating a joyful place of learning designed to ensure that every student succeeds. - Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.