Pre-K Ed Tech III - Brewer

Servingschools; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maine State Employee Medical coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

$250 per year Professional Development

Maine State Employee Living Resources/

PSLF qualification

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Child Development Services’ CDS Two Rivers site in Brewer seeks Ed Tech III to work with preschool children with disabilities ages 3-5 in the Bangor area. This 37.5-hour academic-year position may require travel.

The Educational Technician will support teachers, supervise small groups, and help implement planned learning with a multidisciplinary team. A current Ed Tech certification and criminal history check are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool populations is recommended.
• A current Ed Tech certification is required.
• Successful background, criminal check, fingerprinting, and reference check are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small groups of students in center-based programs.
• Conduct one-on-one or small groups with direct supervision.
• Introduce new learning pre-planned in collaboration with the Preschool Teacher/Case Manager.
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by teachers.
• Assist in preparation of classroom materials and management functions.
• Model positive language and behavior for children and families.
• Provide input to completion and maintenance of individual observational child assessments.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and employee information.

Skills

Preschool experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Educational Technician authorization (Maine)

Ed Tech certification

Background check and fingerprinting

Job description

Itinerant Ed Techs

The CDS Two Rivers site in Brewer is seeking excellent Ed Techs III to work with preschool children with disabilities ages 3-5 in the Bangor area. We have 37.5 hour, academic year positions available. Travel may be required. Experience working with the preschool population and with an interdisciplinary team is recommended.

Salary Range

Ed Tech III $20.62 - $32.09

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 some little kids who really need you!

Description

The Educational Technician will provide instruction to children identified with developmental disabilities under the direction of a teacher. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Supervise small groups of students in center-based programs.
• Conduct one-on-one or small groups with indirect professional supervision.
• Introduce new learning, pre-planned in collaboration with the Preschool Teacher of Children with Disabilities/Case Manager.
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teacher(s).
• Assist in the preparation of classroom materials and class management functions.
• Exhibit positive language and behavior skills as a model for children and families.
• Provide input to completion and maintenance of individual observational child assessment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and employee related information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain authorization as an Educational Technician with the Maine Department of Education
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check

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

This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.