Education Technician Jobs
Education Technician jobs are open across K-12 schools, special education programs, and vocational training centers, with specializations in instructional support, assistive technology, and curriculum implementation, from paraprofessional to lead and program coordinator roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
- East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$17.78
Class/Calendar:
A13, 10.75 months
Benefits:
Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To assist students with disabilities in providing career assessment, job development and placement assistance, and minimal follow up supports pertaining to maintenance of employment, conflict resolution, and self advocacy; to provide recommendations and assistance with implementation for job accommodations to enhance work experiences and options; to work directly with students on interviewing skills, job and other application completion, travel training, and self advocacy skill training; and to develop business relations within the Mesa community for potential job placements and business partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in activities related to the recruitment of potential students for the Transition from School to Work (TSW) program
- Assist students in acquiring necessary mobility/transportation to keep appointments
- Assist with providing vocational assessments to students
- Provide assistance to students in career exploration activities
- Under the supervision of the Transition Facilitator, implement a system for disseminating TSW information to employers, student, parents and school staff
- Analyze work site and match TSW students that are deemed appropriate by the Transition Facilitator and Vocational Rehab counselor through person-centered planning and vocational profiling; gather and organize information useful for transition planning
- Contact potential job training sites and employers in the community; develop and maintain a system for tracking employers
- Provide structured training at community job sites consistent with student’s targeted vocational goals; provide follow-up support to students
- Collect data as necessary to document student’s progress on the job; maintain an accurate case file for each TSW student
- Provide support to eligible students as deemed necessary by the IEP/IPE Team
- Provide 1:1 instructional support in vocational, independent living, and personal/social content areas
- Attend all daily, weekly, monthly and periodic training meetings, as assigned
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:
- High School education
- Current Arizona IVP fingerprint card
- Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona driver’s license
- Demonstrated experience working with students 16 – 22 years of age
Preferred Qualifications:
- College coursework completion in education, business, personnel or human relations
- Previous experience in social services supporting youth with disabilities or at-risk youth
Skills & Competencies:
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery
- Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of students with diverse needs and interests
- Ability to organize, to prioritize, to work independently and to be self-directed
- Ability to establish and to maintain a positive rapport with students, district personnel and employers in the community
- Knowledge of school policies and procedures in working with students with disabilities; maintain confidentiality
- Ability to lift students as necessary
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal school day hours as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Most work occurs within school buildings—classrooms, resource rooms, and offices
- May include visits to job sites, community colleges, vocational training centers, or partner agencies to support students in real-world environments
- Regular use of computers for documentation, email, scheduling, and reporting
- Frequent interaction with special education teachers, school counselors, general education staff, parents, vocational rehab counselors, and external agencies
- Occasional evening or weekend events, such as job fairs or community-based instruction
- Occasionally assist students with tasks that may involve light lifting or physical prompts, up to 50lbs
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
- East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$17.78
Class/Calendar:
A13, 10.75 months
Benefits:
Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To assist students with disabilities in providing career assessment, job development and placement assistance, and minimal follow up supports pertaining to maintenance of employment, conflict resolution, and self advocacy; to provide recommendations and assistance with implementation for job accommodations to enhance work experiences and options; to work directly with students on interviewing skills, job and other application completion, travel training, and self advocacy skill training; and to develop business relations within the Mesa community for potential job placements and business partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in activities related to the recruitment of potential students for the Transition from School to Work (TSW) program
- Assist students in acquiring necessary mobility/transportation to keep appointments
- Assist with providing vocational assessments to students
- Provide assistance to students in career exploration activities
- Under the supervision of the Transition Facilitator, implement a system for disseminating TSW information to employers, student, parents and school staff
- Analyze work site and match TSW students that are deemed appropriate by the Transition Facilitator and Vocational Rehab counselor through person-centered planning and vocational profiling; gather and organize information useful for transition planning
- Contact potential job training sites and employers in the community; develop and maintain a system for tracking employers
- Provide structured training at community job sites consistent with student’s targeted vocational goals; provide follow-up support to students
- Collect data as necessary to document student’s progress on the job; maintain an accurate case file for each TSW student
- Provide support to eligible students as deemed necessary by the IEP/IPE Team
- Provide 1:1 instructional support in vocational, independent living, and personal/social content areas
- Attend all daily, weekly, monthly and periodic training meetings, as assigned
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:
- High School education
- Current Arizona IVP fingerprint card
- Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona driver’s license
- Demonstrated experience working with students 16 – 22 years of age
Preferred Qualifications:
- College coursework completion in education, business, personnel or human relations
- Previous experience in social services supporting youth with disabilities or at-risk youth
Skills & Competencies:
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery
- Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of students with diverse needs and interests
- Ability to organize, to prioritize, to work independently and to be self-directed
- Ability to establish and to maintain a positive rapport with students, district personnel and employers in the community
- Knowledge of school policies and procedures in working with students with disabilities; maintain confidentiality
- Ability to lift students as necessary
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal school day hours as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Most work occurs within school buildings—classrooms, resource rooms, and offices
- May include visits to job sites, community colleges, vocational training centers, or partner agencies to support students in real-world environments
- Regular use of computers for documentation, email, scheduling, and reporting
- Frequent interaction with special education teachers, school counselors, general education staff, parents, vocational rehab counselors, and external agencies
- Occasional evening or weekend events, such as job fairs or community-based instruction
- Occasionally assist students with tasks that may involve light lifting or physical prompts, up to 50lbs
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in education technician jobs.
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree often preferred
- Experience supporting students with disabilities or working in special education settings
- Familiarity with IEP documentation, behavior support plans, and progress monitoring tools
- State paraeducator certification or instructional aide license where required by law
- Proficiency with assistive technology devices, learning management systems, and classroom tech
- CPR, first aid certification, and mandatory reporter training current and on file
Tips for Your Education Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
K-12 public schools, special education classrooms, and vocational programs each expect different things. Highlight the specific student populations you've supported, the grade bands you've worked with, and any intervention frameworks like MTSS or IEP implementation you've used directly.
List your certifications clearly upfront
Paraeducator certificates, CPR and first aid credentials, and state-issued instructional aide licenses can determine whether your application passes the initial screen. Put them in a dedicated credentials section near the top, not buried in a job description.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists education technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by school district, not just city
Education technician hiring is managed at the district level, so the same city may have openings across several independent employers. Search by district name when you can, and check district HR portals alongside general job boards to avoid missing listings.
Prepare examples tied to student outcomes
Interviewers for education technician roles ask how you've supported specific students, not just what your duties were. Prepare two or three concrete examples where your direct support contributed to a measurable change in a student's engagement, behavior, or skill progress.
Negotiate your placement on the salary schedule
Many school districts use a step-and-lane pay schedule for classified staff. Before accepting an offer, ask HR which step you'd be placed on and whether verified experience from previous districts can move you up. This is a standard ask and rarely causes friction.
Education Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most education technicians?
The companies hiring the most education technicians right now include RSU 21, InfiniSource Consulting Solutions, and Auburn School Department, with the largest share of openings in Maine, Georgia, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in districts with large special education populations or federally funded Title I programs.
How many education technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of education technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require in-person student support. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include curriculum development, instructional design support, and ed-tech coaching for teachers rather than direct classroom aide work.
How do you become an education technician?
Start by earning a high school diploma, then complete any state-required paraeducator training or coursework, which many community colleges offer. Apply for a state instructional aide license or certificate if your state requires one, get current on CPR and first aid, and build direct experience through substitute paraprofessional work, tutoring, or volunteer classroom support before applying to full-time roles.
Can you get hired as an education technician with little experience?
Yes, many districts hire education technicians with limited formal experience if you can demonstrate patient, consistent work with children or adults in a structured setting. Substitute paraprofessional shifts, after-school program work, camp counseling, and tutoring all count. Highlight any exposure to students with learning differences, behavior plans, or assistive devices, since those specifics matter more than years of service.
What does the education technician interview process look like?
Most districts use a structured interview with a panel of two or three people, often including a special education coordinator, a building principal, and an HR representative. Expect scenario-based questions about de-escalating student behavior, supporting students with specific disabilities, and confidentiality. Some districts add a brief background check consent and reference check before extending a formal offer.
Where can I find and apply to education technician jobs?
You can find and apply to education technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from school districts and education programs across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, certifications, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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