Itinerant Preschool Ed Tech III - Impactful Disabilities Support

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

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.