Job Description

Position Title: Educational Technician II

Location: R.W. Traip Academy

Reports To: Building Principal, Director of Special Services

Position Start Date: August 27, 2025

Required Certification: Ed Tech II Certification

Application Deadline: Will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. 

The Kittery School District is currently seeking an Educational Technician II to support students at Traip  Academy (Grades 9-12).

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
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and ability to take 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.

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 humanresources@kitteryschools.com

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.

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