Special Education Resource Room Ed Tech II/III - Geiger Elementary School

Educational Technician I, II, III � Resource Room Lewiston Public Schools Job Title Educational Technician I, II, III Reports To Classroom Teacher (daily direction); Building Principal (supervision) Approved By J. Langlais, Superintendent Effective Date 10/2/2026 Status Full-time, hourly Pay Range $19.30 - $26.50 per hour Position Summary The Educational Technician I, II, or III assists the classroom teacher with general daily classroom activities.

This includes small-group instruction, classroom management, materials preparation, and routine clerical tasks, all carried out under the teacher's direction. Essential Requirement: Availability The employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule.

This is an essential function of the position, not a preference. Students and teachers depend on consistent classroom support. Regular, predictable attendance on every scheduled school day is therefore required, along with any required professional development days on the district calendar.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned. Assist with small-group instruction and tutor students at the teacher's request. Assist the teacher in maintaining discipline and with other classroom functions. Help set up the classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units. Handle attendance reports and related clerical tasks with the teacher.

Help assemble and hang bulletin board materials and keep displays current. Operate standard school equipment, such as computers, laminators, copiers, and audiovisual equipment. Escort students to and from classrooms and other areas as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities None. The Ed Tech II carries out instructions in the classroom under the teacher's direction.

Schedule and Work Year Item Detail Days Monday � Friday, 5 days per week, per the Lewiston Public Schools schedule Hours Varies dependent upon school location Work year Lewiston Public Schools academic year calendar Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the 5-day-per-week availability requirement.

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

and/or experience High School Diploma (I), 60 college credits completed (II), or 90 college credits completed (III), and certification as an Educational Technician with the State of Maine Department of Education Available and able to work 5 days per week per the Lewiston Public Schools schedule Language skills Read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Write simple correspondence. Present information effectively one-on-one and in small groups to students, staff, and families. Mathematical skills Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning ability Apply common sense to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions. Handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standard situations. Other skills and abilities Build effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies.

Compensation

and Benefits Hourly pay ranges from $19.30 to $26.50. Full-time employees receive a robust benefits package: Health insurance, with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer Dental, vision, and life insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Flexible spending and dependent care accounts Maine Public Employee retirement, 403(b), and 457 plans 15 paid sick days per year, including 5 personal days Tuition reimbursement and more Physical Requirements and Work Environment The physical demands below are essential functions of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them. Regularly sit, talk, and hear. Stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods throughout the school day. Occasionally climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Lift and move up to 50 pounds. Push items of up to 50 pounds, such as pushing children on a bike or rearranging furniture.

Use close, distance, and peripheral vision. The classroom noise level is usually loud, at a standard level for a school setting. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students. ADA Statement The information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity Lewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act.

This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Federal Nondiscrimination Notice Lewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment.

It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.