Preschool Ed Techs - Mexico

Servingschools; México; Presencial; MXN 681.000 - 1.069.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Professional Development Stipend

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

CDS Forest Friends Preschool in Maine is seeking an Ed Tech III to join a multidisciplinary team supporting preschoolers in our early intervention program.

This 40-hour week position during the academic year involves creating materials, assisting with classroom routines, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with teachers, specialists, and families.

Formación

• Authorization as an Ed Tech with the Maine Department of Education.
• Three years of postsecondary education or 90 hours in an educational field.
• Successful background checks including fingerprinting and references.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain confidentiality of student and employee information.
• Meet with program supervisor regularly to discuss student progress.
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by teachers.
• Assist in preparation of classroom materials and management.
• Introduce new learning pre-planned with the Teacher of Children With Disabilities.
• Demonstrate positive language and behavior for children and families.
• Provide input to completion and maintenance of observational assessments.
• Conduct one-on-one or small group activities under indirect supervision.
• Supervise small groups in community-based programs.
• Perform other duties deemed necessary by the Site Director.

Conocimientos

Child development knowledge

Disabilities knowledge

Family systems understanding

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Travel ability

Educación

Postsecondary education 3 years

Ed Tech authorization (Maine Department of Education)

Descripción del empleo

Preschool Ed Techs

These are 40 hour per week, academic year positions at our CDS Forest Friends preschool in Mexico. Local travel may be required. Experience with Preschool Special Ed and working with a multidisciplinary team is preferred.

Salary Range

• Ed Tech I $17.35 - $27.53
• Ed Tech II $19.05 - $29.90
• Ed Tech III $20.62 - $32.09

Some Benefits Of CDS Employment

• Maine State Employee Medical coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• $250 per year Professional Development Stipend
• Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping kids who really need you!

Permitted Performance Responsibilities

The CDS Special Education, Education Technician III will:

• Exhibit a positive professional attitude with supervisors, co-workers, students, and community.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and employee related information.
• Meet with program supervisor on a regular basis to share information and discuss student progress.
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teacher(s).
• Assist in the preparation of classroom materials and class management functions.
• Introduce new learning, pre-planned in collaboration with the Teacher of Children With Disabilities.
• Exhibit positive language and behavior skills as a model for children and families.
• Provide input to completion and maintenance of individual observational child assessment.
• Conduct one-on-one or small groups with indirect professional supervision.
• Supervise small groups of students in community-based programs.
• Any other appropriate duties the Site Director/Supervisor deems necessary.

Required Supervision

• Perform short-term instruction in small classes or in community-based programs with indirect supervision
• Meet with the Teacher of Children With Disabilities or appropriate contact area specialist and receive direction at least on a twice weekly basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain authorization as an Ed Tech with the Maine Department of Education
• Document three years of postsecondary education or a combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study in an educationally related field
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education methods
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people
• Ability to provide individual and group services in a variety of settings and models
• Ability to establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Ability to adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environmentsAbility to travel to a variety of locations to deliver services
• Experience with preschool aged children preferred
• Ability to motivate young children

Veterans’ Preference: Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and gold star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview. If you are a veteran or a gold star spouse and wish to take advantage of this preference, please complete our employment application. Documentation is required. For more information, visit: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/veterans-preference-in-job-applications.

Child Development Services serves the early intervention and special education needs of Maine's children birth to age five. We have over 350 employees, a large network of contracted providers and currently serve over 3,500 children ages 0 top 5 years.

CDS consist of 10 principal sites throughout Maine with several satellite offices.

This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.