Teacher Aide - Special Education - Edmunds Consolidated School

Dennysville , Maine , United States | Education | Part-time

Apply by: June 4, 2024

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EDMUNDS CONSOLITATED SCHOOL

Part-time, 35 hours weekly

-Anticipated Vacancy-

Opening Date: May 20, 2024

Closing Date: June 4, 2024

Job Class Code: 3126

Grade: 11

Salary: $15.00 - $19.27/Hourly

Position Number: 014286203

Purpose:

The position provides one on one support for individual students with disabilities within the school setting. The main role will be to support a student with academic and functional needs within their educational program, as well as playground and cafeteria supervision.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic academic school subjects.

• Knowledge of cultural competencies, classroom management, and student engagement practices.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Maine Ed Tech I, II or Ill Certification.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, colleagues, and families.

• Ability to supervise student activities , providing a safe and supportive environment.

• Ability to maintain effective relationships with students.

• Ability to prepare clear and concise written and/or computer generated reports.

• Ability to motivate students and develop appropriate rapport with staff and students.

• Ability to be flexible in work assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or equivalent and one (1) year experience working with children in an educational setting.

• Preference will be given to those who possess or are eligible to obtain an Educational Technician Certificate required under Title 20-A §13019-H.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

  State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

  Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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