Pre-K Ed Tech II or III - Waterville

Servingschools; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) plan

Professional development stipend

PSLF eligibility

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Work-life balance

Job summary

CDS PEDS site in Waterville is seeking qualified Pre-K Educational Technicians II or III to support preschool children with disabilities in the Waterville area. These are 40-hour-per-week, academic-year positions with travel required, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Minimum qualifications include Maine DOE Ed Tech authorization and 3 years of postsecondary education or 90 hours in an educationally related field, plus background checks.

Qualifications

• Authorization as an Ed Tech II or III with the Maine Department of Education.
• Three years of postsecondary education or 90 hours in an educationally related field.
• 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 regularly to discuss student progress.
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teacher(s).
• Assist in preparation of classroom materials and class management functions.
• Introduce new learning pre-planned 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.

Skills

Child development

Disabilities

Family systems

Special education methods

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Ed Tech II/III authorization

Three years or 90 hours education

Background/fingerprint check

Job description

Itinerant Ed Techs

The CDS PEDS site in Waterville is seeking qualified, dedicated Pre-K Educational Technicians II or III to work with preschool children with disabilities ages 3-5 in the Waterville area. These are a 40 hour per week, academic year positions. Travel is required. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and the preschool population is preferred.

Salary Range

Ed Tech II: $19.05 - $29.90

Ed Tech III: $20.62 - $32.09

Benefits

• 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!

Responsibilities

The CDS Special Education, Education Technician 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 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
• 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 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.