Preschool Ed Techs - Mexico

ServingSchools; Mexico; On-site; MXN 594,000 - 1,103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Professional Development Stipend

EAP program

PSLF eligibility

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

ServingSchools invites applications for Preschool Ed Techs at the CDS Forest Friends preschool in Mexico. These are 40-hour-per-week, academic year positions with potential local travel. Experience with Preschool Special Ed and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team is preferred.

Positions involve supporting teachers, preparing classroom materials, and assisting in learning reinforcement. Minimum qualifications include Maine Ed Tech authorization, 3 years of college or 90 credit hours, and

Qualifications

• Authorization as Ed Tech with the Maine Department of Education is required.
• Three years of postsecondary education or 90 hours of approved study are required.
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Disabilities understanding

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Willingness to travel

Education

Authorization as Ed Tech with the Maine Department of Education

Three years of postsecondary education or 90 hours of approved study

Job description

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.

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

• 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 environments
• Ability to travel to a variety of locations to deliver services
• Experience with preschool aged children preferred
• Ability to motivate young children

Please send resume and completed CDS Employment Application (on CDS website) to:

Heather Henderson, CDS State Director CDS Circle of Learning 322 W. Gray Road Gray, ME 04039

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.