Pre-K Ed Techs - Downeast

ServingSchools; Machias (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

Professional Development Stipend

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Educational Technician III position at CDS Downeast Machias supports preschool children with disabilities 3-5, under teacher direction. The role may involve tele-practice as an e-helper for speech therapy and requires a current Ed Tech certification and background checks.

It offers 30 hours per week during the academic year with travel to various sites and a team-based work environment focused on early childhood development and family collaboration.

Qualifications

• Authorisation as an Ed Tech with Maine DOE is required.
• Three years of postsecondary education or 90 hours in an education-related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to children with developmental disabilities under teacher supervision.
• Assist in preparation of classroom materials and manage learning activities.
• Support preschoolers during therapy and educational activities.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Disabilities knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication (oral/written)

Public/parent engagement

Professional discretion

Adaptability

Travel to locations

Education

Ed Tech authorization (Maine Dept of Education)

Three years postsecondary education or 90 hours in education

Job description

Educational Technicians - Great Pay and Benefits!

We are currently looking for qualified, dedicated Educational Technicians III to teach and support preschool children with disabilities, to prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond!

We have 30 hour per week, academic year positions with our CDS Downeast office in Machias, working with preschool children with disabilities ages 3-5. Local Travel is required. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and the preschool population is preferred.

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!

Description

The Educational 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 III certification and a criminal history check are required.

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


• 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.