Teacher Aide - Special Education

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACH AIDE - EDMUNDS SCHOOL

Job Class Code: 3126
Grade: 11
Salary: $15.00 - $19.27/hour 

Purpose: 

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

The Department of Education operates three elementary schools in the Unorganized Territory: Kingman, Connor, and Edmunds.  This position is located at Edmunds School.

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. 
• Possession of or eligible to obtain an Educational Technician Certificate is also required under Title 20-A §13019-H.  

BENEFITS:

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 Balance – 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 ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 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.  

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. 

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

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.41% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. 

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

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.

Thinking about applying?

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.