Educational Technician I Job Listing at IS New England in Belfast, ME (Job ID 302659)

Description

The Stepping Stones Group
Make a Difference Every Day 

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Educational Technician I (Ed Tech I) | Full-Time | 1:1 Support | K-2 Life Skills Classrooms | Multiple Openings About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting students and helping them succeed in the classroom? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking dedicated Educational Technicians to join our team in school-based settings for the rest of the 2026-2027 school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to provide 1:1 support to young students in life skills classrooms, helping them take part in learning, build communication and independence, and feel safe and included at school.

You'll work closely with teachers, special education staff, and a clinical team of speech, physical, and occupational therapists. Students include children with autism, nonverbal students who use AAC (augmentative communication) devices, and students with medical needs. We have multiple full-time openings.

• Pay: $23-$26 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, about 32.5 hours per week (6.5 hours per day plus a 30-minute unpaid break), 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, no evenings or overnights
• Setting: Onsite, K-2, 1:1 support in life skills classrooms (special education)
• Sites: 1 school site
• Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (early June)
• Employment type: [W-2]
• Location: [Shared with candidates during the application process]

What You'll Do

• Provide 1:1 support to a student throughout the school day
• Assist with personal care, including mobility assistance, feeding, toileting, and diapering
• Provide emotional and social-emotional support
• Provide general academic support, including help with assignments, under the teacher's direction
• Implement the student's existing behavior plan with fidelity, and collect behavioral data
• Support the student's use of an AAC device, in coordination with the speech-language team
• Monitor the student's health and safety, and follow medical protocols with the school nurse and classroom team
• Support transitions between activities, classrooms, and daily routines
• Assist the teacher(s), aides, and therapy team (SLP, PT, OT) to support the student's IEP goals
• Maintain accurate documentation and student records, and maintain confidentiality
• Help maintain a safe, structured, positive, and inclusive learning environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Educational Technician I authorization (high school diploma or GED), in hand, with proof at submission
• At least 2 years of school-based experience supporting students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
• Comfort with and ability to provide personal care, including toileting and diapering
• Ability to work with students who use wheelchairs and have complex medical needs
• Ability to complete a fingerprint-based criminal history check
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and positive working relationships
• Authorization to work in the United States; English proficiency

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

• Working 1:1 with a young student in a life skills classroom
• Supporting students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), nonverbal communication needs, and complex medical needs
• Working with medically fragile and wheelchair-using students
• Assisting with AAC and augmentative communication devices
• Providing toileting, diapering, and other personal care
• Working with both general education and special education staff and the therapy team
• Working in general education and special education settings as the student's schedule requires
• Working fully onsite and in person

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training in special education, such as CPI or TCI crisis de-escalation, autism-specific intervention, PBIS, AAC support, or structured literacy programs such as Orton-Gillingham or Wilson
• Experience with AAC and augmentative communication devices
• Experience in a life skills classroom
• Experience supporting medically fragile and wheelchair-using students
• Experience implementing behavior plans and collecting data with K-2 students
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, or willingness to obtain it
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Associate's degree or coursework in education, psychology, child development, healthcare, or a related field

Related Experience We Value

Experience as an Educational Technician, Ed Tech, Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide, Teacher Assistant, Educational Assistant, Classroom Aide, Special Education Assistant, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), School Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Student Support Assistant is highly valued.

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Make a direct, daily difference for one student through steady 1:1 support
• Build experience in life skills, AAC, and medical support in a school setting
• Build experience for careers in teaching, special education, speech therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, and healthcare
• Follow a predictable school schedule, with weekends, evenings, holidays, and school breaks typically off
• Work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and school nurses

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay of $23-$26 per hour
• Health and wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Continuing education resources
• Employee referral bonus program
• Responsive and supportive leadership
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain active throughout the school day, including frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, and repositioning
• Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition students, and to assist with wheelchair use and mobility equipment, [up to XX pounds]
• Ability to assist with feeding, toileting, and diapering
• Ability to respond quickly to health, safety, and behavioral situations
• Additional requirements may vary by assignment

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful Educational Technicians are compassionate, patient, dependable, and attentive to student needs. They build trusting relationships with students and school teams, provide respectful and consistent personal care, follow plans and protocols closely, and help young students take part in learning and school life.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support for their academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth. We partner with schools across the country to provide high-quality educational services that help students build confidence, develop new skills, and reach meaningful milestones, and we give our team members the support, training, and resources to thrive.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please include proof of your Educational Technician I authorization, and share your school-based experience, when you apply. Selected candidates will complete a virtual interview with the school district.

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