Regional School Unit 21

RSU 21

Kennebunk, Maine

Job Details

Job ID: 4163200
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Re-posted : April 23, 2023
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Educational Technician III - MTSS
(Kennebunkport Consolidated School)

As an MTSS (multi-tiered system of support) Educational Technician III, you will deliver measurable results in enhancing the learning environment for students by supporting classroom teachers in achieving the goals and objectives of the school program.

Qualifications: Love what you do, working in an environment supporting teachers who are supporting students to achieve their learning goals. Must meet Maine Educational Technician III requirements and the course work in education or a related field is preferred.

Reports to:

Building Principal

Instructional Strategist

Grade Level Team Leaders

Classroom teachers



Responsibilities:

Leadership

Flexibility, creative problem solver.

Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills: calmness, kindness, warm and sincere demeanor.

Assist in the preparation of and implementation of school wide activities.

Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information.

Participate in in-service training provided through the district to improve knowledge and skills needed to perform job responsibilities.

Participate in staff meetings as needed.



Team Member

Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.

Assist with building duties and routine tasks as assigned by the principal and supervising teachers (i.e. recess, lunch, bus duty, etc.).

Prepare and organize materials for instruction in collaboration with teachers and supervisors.

Assist teachers in ensuring that students’ personal, safety and well being needs are met.

Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.

Carry out behavioral programs and expectations for students in the absence of the teacher (recess, lunch, small group work, etc.).



Student Centered

Understanding and/or willingness to learn about students with special needs.

Sensitivity to students, parents, team and building needs.

Work one to one and small groups of students to implement curriculum, instruction and assessments.

Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, etc.

Assist students with lunch, snack, and clean up routines.

Alert teachers to any problems or special information about an individual student.



Core Competencies:

Change agent: you’re able to persuade staff to try new things, approach something differently and/or pivot to a new direction when needed; you use evidence to persuade, build allies and celebrate wins along the way to invest staff in new approaches

Flexibility: you accept the fluidity of evolving priorities; you are open to changes and ready to take advantage of unexpected opportunities; you adapt quickly as new priorities emerge.

Collaborative nature: you comfortably give, receive and incorporate feedback, while knowing when to stand your ground; you don’t take criticism personally and absorb feedback effectively; you enjoy contributing to a shared vision.

Resourceful: you optimize available resources and tools (internally and externally) to enhance your impact; you network proactively, and with confidence to broaden the scope of people who can serve as a resource to your work.

Highly responsive: you are flexible and able to adjust when faced with unexpected, real-time problems that demand your attention.

Active listener: you’re a strong, active listener; you can read body language and between the lines to pick up both on what’s being said and what’s not being said; you can identify the nuance of what’s being suggested, however obliquely, and articulate it strategically for others.



Reasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 will provide accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law, who has made the district aware of their disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the district.



Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Board policies.



Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with this document by the Principal.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1

• Job Categories : Instructional Support > Educational Technology
  Student Services > Educational Technology
  

Employer Description

RSU 21 encompasses the schools of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel. Situated on the Atlantic coastline 30 minutes south of Portland and 1.5 hours north of Boston, MA, our students enjoy living in one of New England's most beautiful and accessible locales. Approximately 2,600 students attend our six schools, where they are prepared for meaningful citizenship through a wide variety of academic and co-curricular programming. For further information on our school district, please check out our website: www.rsu21.net Learn more about us...

Location Description

RSU 21 encompasses the schools of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel. Situated on the Atlantic coastline 30 minutes south of Portland and 1.5 hours north of Boston, MA, our students enjoy living in one of New England's most beautiful and accessible locales. Learn more about us...

Equal Opportunity Employer

RSU21 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive community that supports the safety and well-being of all of our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to implementing programs and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a part of this commitment, we welcome all applicants. RSU21 does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, orientation, disability, religion, age, national origin, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you are a person of color, LGBTQ+, disabled, or belong to any protected class, we encourage you to apply. Our diversity strengthens our mission to produce global citizens.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Sherry Allen
177 Alewive Road
Kennebunk, Maine 04043

Phone: 207-985-1100
Email:

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