Pre-K Ed Techs - Downeast

Servingschools; Machias (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Maine state medical coverage

Dental & Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

$250 PD stipend

PSLF eligible employer

Paid vacation

Job summary

CDS Downeast is seeking an Educational Technician III to teach and support preschoolers with disabilities aged 3-5. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, travel to various locations, and a current Ed Tech certification. A criminal history check is required.

30 hours per week during the academic year at the Machias CDS office. Qualified applicants will have experience with preschool populations and a background in special education methods.

Qualifications

• Authorization as Ed Tech with the Maine Department of Education.
• Three years of postsecondary education or 90 hours in an educational field.
• Successful background and criminal history checks, fingerprinting and references.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to children with developmental disabilities.
• Assist in class management and material preparation.
• Support in speech therapy via tele-practice as needed.
• Work with teachers and an early childhood team to implement goals.
• Travel to multiple locations to deliver services.

Skills

Child development

Disabilities awareness

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Flexibility

Travel to locations

Education

Ed Tech authorization

90 hours postsecondary education or 3 years college

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.