Educational Technician III

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

. Provide paraprofessional support to a professional teacher in a classroom or alternative education setting .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeKingman • Maine • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to provide paraprofessional support in educational settings, effectively assisting teachers and managing student behavior while maintaining confidentiality. Proficient in basic academic subjects and educational practices, with a focus on fostering supportive relationships with students.

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Valid Maine Department Of Education Certification As An Educational Technician IIIKnowledge Of Basic Academic School SubjectsKnowledge Of Basic Educational Practices And TechniquesAbility To Maintain ConfidentialityEffective Writing And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Basic Arithmetic OperationsKnowledge Of Basic Student Behavior Management TechniquesEmergency, Health, And Safety ProceduresPreparation Of Instructional MaterialsShort-Term InstructionDrills And Practice ActivitiesNon-Instructional FunctionsEvaluative Functions

Soft Skills

Ability To Work CooperativelyAbility To Establish Supportive RelationshipsAbility To Handle Student Behavior CalmlyAbility To Work With A Diverse GroupAbility To Report Work Orally Or In Writing

Tools & Technologies

Google For EducationPersonal ComputersSoftware Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma Or GED CertificateMinimum Of Ninety Credits In An Educationally Related FieldThree Years Of Paid Applied Employment For Career And Technical Education Certification

Industry Keywords

Paraprofessional SupportEducational TechnicianClassroom AssistanceStudent Behavior ManagementConfidential Student Information

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide paraprofessional support to a professional teacher in a classroom or alternative education setting
Review and reinforce concepts previously introduced by the classroom teacher
Assist with drills and practice activities
Perform non-instructional and evaluative functions
Assist in preparing instructional materials
Introduce new learning preplanned in consultation with the classroom teacher or appropriate content manager
Provide short-term instruction in small classes or community-based programs with indirect supervision
Perform non-instructional work under general administrative supervision
Support students at Kingman Elementary School and potentially the Department of Education’s elementary schools in the Unorganized Territory

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED certificate
Minimum of ninety (90) credits of approved study in an educationally related field
OR, for career and technical education certification, minimum of three (3) years of paid applied employment within the field of assignment
Valid Maine Department of Education certification as an Educational Technician III
Knowledge of basic academic school subjects
Knowledge of basic educational practices and techniques
Knowledge of basic student behavior management techniques
Knowledge of emergency, health, and safety procedures
Ability to work cooperatively in assisting the teacher
Ability to maintain effective relationships with students
Ability to handle student behavior in a calm, confident manner
Ability to use discretion in handling confidential student information
Ability to carry out written or oral instructions
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations
Ability to use personal computers and software applications, such as Google for Education
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with students with special needs
Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships
Ability to report work orally or in writing
Effective writing and verbal communication skills
Cover letter and current resume required
Resume must include month and year for relevant experience, duties and responsibilities, and identify non-full-time employment
Required background checks; fingerprinting may be required
Currently not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions

Benefits

Comp & perks

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
Health insurance; State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
Health insurance premium credit reducing employee-only premiums by 5%
Dental insurance; State pays 100% of employee-only premiums
Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS); State contributes 14.06% of pay
Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources employee assistance program
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account
Additional wellness benefits for State employees
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request