Ed Tech III - Enfield

ServingSchools; Enfield (ME); On-site; USD 22,166,000 - 34,481,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Professional development stipend

PSLF eligibility

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

Child Development Services in Maine seeks an itinerant Ed Tech III to support preschoolers with disabilities, ages 3–5, at Enfield. The role is 15 hours per week during the academic year, with responsibilities including instructional support, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and possible tele-practice help for speech therapy.

A current Ed Tech certification and criminal history check are required; travel to various locations is expected as part of the job.

Qualifications

• 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 various settings and models.
• Ability to establish rapport with children and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively on an early childhood team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations to deliver services.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a positive professional attitude with supervisors, coworkers, students, and the community.
• 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 preparing classroom materials and managing classes.
• Introduce new learning planned with the Teacher of Children With Disabilities.
• Model positive language and behavior for children and families.
• Provide input on student observations and assessments.
• Conduct one-on-one or small groups with indirect supervision.
• Supervise small groups in community-based programs.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by Site Director.

Skills

Child development

Disabilities understanding

Family systems

Special education methods

Communication

Rapport with children/parents

Team collaboration

Stress management

Travel to locations

Preschool experience

Motivate young children

Education

Maine Ed Tech authorization (Ed Tech II or III)

Three years postsecondary education or 90 hours

Job description

Itinerant Ed Tech III

Our CDS Two Rivers site in Brewer has a 15 hour per week, academic year opening for a compassionate, dedicated Ed Tech III to work with preschool children with disabilities ages 3-5 in Enfield. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and the preschool population is preferred.

Summary Description

The Education Technician will provide instruction to children identified with developmental disabilities under the direction of a teacher. Additionally, this position may serve as an e-helper to children receiving speech therapy via tele-practice. Experience working with preschool populations and working with a multidisciplinary team is preferred. A current Ed Tech certification and a criminal history check are required.

Salary Range

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 II or III 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

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 to 5 years.

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

This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.