Position Type:
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES/SPED EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN
Date Posted:
7/13/2026
Location:
Deering High School
Date Available:
08/25/2026
Closing Date:
Open until filled
TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III - Deering High
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Deering High School is seeking Special Education Ed Tech III's to support special education classes and students at Deering High School. The selected candidates would collaborate closely with a Special Education Teacher while working 1-on-1 and in small groups with students. The position also includes mainstream "push-in" in core content classes, art, health, and physical education. The selected candidates will also be part of a solid group of Ed Techs in the building.
** There are openings in our Resource, Breathe, Functional Life Skills, and Functional Academics classrooms. **
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Ability to manage data management systems, analyze, and synthesize data
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Ability to support teaching and learning
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Ability to manage and oversee school-wide testing procedures
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Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and others in an open, friendly, 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 provisional or professional teacher certification
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
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Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization (more info)
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 DEERING:
Deering is a comprehensive public high school serving about 800 students. As the most diverse school in Maine, we are committed to disrupting inequities in our community by creating a joyful place of learning that ensures every student succeeds. As part of Portland Public Schools, Deering promotes district goals as outlined in the Portland Promise, and is guided by our district's Instructional Vision, which prioritizes inclusive classroom environments, active learning, high expectations, culturally responsive teaching, an assets-based approach, collaboration, and assessments for learning.
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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.
