Educational Technician III - $1,500 Bonus

Company: PSL Services/STRIVE
Location: South Portland
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

*Ed Tech III - $1,500+ Sign-On Bonus*

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

_Looking for a supportive and fun work environment where management is dedicated to your professional growth and success? Seeking more work/life balance? PSL/STRIVE might be a good fit for you!_

*What We Offer You:*
* *3 Weeks of Paid Vacation*/year
* *5 Paid Sick Days*/year
* *11 Paid Holidays Off*
* Weekly Pay
* Generous benefits including: *FREE Health Insurance, FREE Dental Insurance*, FREE Life insurance, Free AD&D Insurance, 401(k) Matching, HSA, FSA, Employee Assistance, and more!
* Employee discounts and freebies
* *Eligible for PSLF Student Loan Forgiveness Program*
* Supportive, fun, and inclusive work environment!

*We are offering a $1,500 Sign-on Bonus + an additional $250 for each of the following certifications: Ed Tech III, DSP, CRMA, MHRT-1.*

*Schedule:* Monday-Friday, 7:15am-2;30pm (35 hours/week following local school calendars for breaks in the year. )\*

_\*Other opportunities may be available to supplement hours during school breaks, if interested._

*Job Description:*

STRIVE TOPS is designed especially for high school students with disabilities who are 18 - 21 years old in their 5th or higher year of high school. This transitional program supports students to generalize skills to new settings as well as acquire additional independent living skills.

TOPS (Transition Outcomes Program for Students) is currently seeking an Ed Tech III for the remainder of this school year, extended school year 2025, and for our 2025-26 school year. Hours will be Mondays-Fridays from 7:30am-2:30pm, and will follow local school calendars for breaks in the year. Other opportunities may be available to combine roles for a full time, 40-hour position. *$1500 sign-on bonus to the successful applicant!*

*Requirements:*
* Eligibility for or possess a current Ed Tech III Certification
* Driver's license, reliable vehicle and clean driving record
* Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred

*Responsibilities:*
* Working with students in 1:5 ratio
* Get students involved in our community through community-based programming
* Supporting Individual Education Plan(s)
* Regularly create and teach lesson plans related to functional life skills

_PSL Services/STRIVE is an equal opportunity employer_

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.44 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* AD&D insurance
* Bereavement leave
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday



Education:
* Associate (Required)

Experience:
* intellectual disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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