Maine RSU 21·Kennebunk, Maine
The Educational Technician will support classroom teachers in implementing curriculum and behavioral programs to meet student learning goals. They are also responsible for assisting with student supervision, clerical tasks, and maintaining a supportive learning environment.
Special Education - Educational Technician I/II/III - Middle School of Kennebunks
Reports to: Building Principal, Classroom Teacher, and Director of Special Education,
$20.29 to $31.15 per hour (plus $0.50/hr for Self-Contained Programming)
School Year (Sept - June), 22.5 Hrs / Week (0.6 FTE)
As an 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.
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.
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.
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.
Salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Board policies.
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Building Principal.
While the resume and letters of reference are not required, internal candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a full package for consideration by the Hiring Committee.
External
Applicants: Submit a current Resume/CV.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Candidates must meet Maine Educational Technician III requirements. Coursework in education or a related field is preferred, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Market context
In Maine, classroom teacher roles are often competitive because districts look for candidates with advanced preparation and evidence of effective teaching, and this posting notes a preferred master’s degree plus successful undergraduate teaching experience. Demand can vary by subject and district, so applicants with strong classroom records and adaptable instructional skills may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then align your application materials to the exact teaching experience requested.