Position Type:
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES/SPED EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN
Date Posted:
6/23/2026
Location:
Rowe Elementary School
Date Available:
08/25/2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled
TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Breathe Program (Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support) - Rowe Elementary
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Educational Technician III to support students in the Breathe Program at Rowe Elementary. The Breathe Program is a specialized, district-wide behavioral and social-emotional program designed for students with significant behavioral needs. It offers a self-contained, flexible learning environment with dedicated staff aimed at supporting students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) while striving to increase access to general education settings over time.
With the supervision of the Director of Specialized Programs and school principal, the Ed Tech assists the Special Education Teacher by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning, positive behavioral interventions and safety. Responsibilities involve managing students with behavioral disabilities in alignment with behavior plans and IEP's, supporting student engagement in academics individually and in small groups, supporting instructional goals, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, data tracking, Mainecare billing documentation, and non-instructional duties such as supervising lunch, recess, and non-academic time.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Managing Behavior
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Aligns with students IEPs and behavior plans to support, de-escalate, manage the behavior of students, including crisis intervention
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Utilizes de-escalation techniques and therapeutic interventions in crisis intervention as appropriate
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Implements Positive Support Plans (PSPs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs)
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Supervises students between classrooms, during lunch period and recess, as well as during to and from transportation as needed
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May support preparing materials or reorganizing of classroom as needed
+ Supporting Instruction
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Provides specially designed instruction (defined as instructional activities designed to address deficits related to a student's disability) to students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
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Implements lesson plans and follows schedules created by the special education teacher or appropriate related service provider
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Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom
+ Collaboration and Data Support
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Meets with the Special Education team weekly regarding educational needs, accommodations, and modifications
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Tracks data as requested, providing information to assist the team in the evaluation of the learning process, behavior management programs, and individual student needs and progress
+Other
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Maintains FERPA and respects the confidentiality of all student and staff information
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Maintains ethical behavior
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Performs other duties, as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
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Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
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Ability to calculate accurately
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Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and others in a professional manner
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
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Approval as an Educational Technician III by the Maine Department of Education; in the alternative, Maine conditional or professional teacher certification
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CPI training certification (or ability to be certified) preferred
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Preference will be given to candidates with a college degree that includes nine credit hours related to an education field such as behavior management or classroom strategies, and to candidates who have at least one year of experience working with students in structured situations
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization (more info)
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Maine State CHRC authorization(more info) **
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**if you already have an active Ed Tech certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your Ed Tech certification
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
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Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
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Assignment: Permanent
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Reports to: School Principal
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Contract: Part of Ed Tech union (see 2024-2027 CBA here)
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Salary: Based on experience, as outlined in CBA
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Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here
ABOUT ROWE:
Located in beautiful Portland, Maine, Rowe Elementary is a vibrant Pre-K through 5th grade school serving approximately 475 students. Our incredible staff and students make Rowe a truly special place to learn and grow. Housed in a beautiful, modern facility built in 2018, we provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is supported on their educational journey.
We are proud to be a diverse learning community, with approximately 21% of our students identifying as multilingual learners. Our robust ESOL team works collaboratively to ensure all students are engaged and successful. Around 20% of our students access special education services, and Rowe is home to the district's specialized Breathe Program, which supports students with behavioral and social-emotional needs in meeting their goals at school. Our dedicated special education team and support staff are truly exceptional, providing compassionate, individualized support that helps every student thrive.
At Rowe, we believe deeply in equity, inclusion, and educating the whole childacademically, socially, and emotionally.
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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.
