Pre-K Ed Techs - Fort Kent

ServingSchools; Fort Kent (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

Employee Assistance Program

PSLF eligibility

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Child Development Services (CDS) in Maine is seeking an Educational Technician III to support preschool children with disabilities ages 3-5. Positions are academic year, with duties at the CDS Aroostook site in Presque Isle and work primarily in Fort Kent.

You will work with teachers to reinforce learning, prepare materials, and provide small-group instruction under supervision, helping families and students through caring, professional interaction.

Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain Ed Tech III authorization with the Maine Department of Education.
• Document three years of postsecondary education or 90 hours of approved study in education.
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a positive professional attitude with supervisors, coworkers, students, and community.
• Maintain confidentiality of all 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 pre-planned with the Teacher of Children With Disabilities.
• Model positive language and behavior for children and families.
• Provide input to completion and maintenance of observational child assessments.
• Conduct one-on-one or small group sessions with indirect supervision.
• Supervise small groups in community-based programs.
• Perform other duties as required by Site Director/Supervisor.

Skills

Child development

Disabilities

Family systems

Special education methods

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Adaptability

Travel to locations

Education

Three years postsecondary education or 90 hours in education

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Educational Technician III

REPORTS TO: Teacher of Children with Disabilities

SALARY RANGE: $20.62 - $32.09 per hour

We have 40 hour per week positions available at our CDS Aroostook site in Presque Isle. Work will take place primarily in Fort Kent.

These are academic year positions, working with preschool children with disabilities ages 3-5. Local travel may be required.

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 young kids who really need you.

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 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.