Pre-K Ed Techs - Lewiston

ServingSchools; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) plan

Professional development stipend

PSLF eligibility

Work-life balance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Great coworkers

Job summary

Child Development Services in Lewiston, ME is hiring Educational Technicians to support preschool children with disabilities. This 30-hour-per-week, calendar-year role may involve travel and includes Part B Early Childhood Special Ed positions for ages 3-5 in preschool and childcare settings.

Eligibility includes a current Ed Tech certification and Maine DOE authorization, plus a criminal history check. CDS offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current Ed Tech certification is required.
• Authorization as Educational Technician with the Maine Department of Education.
• Experience with preschool populations is preferred.
• Background checks including criminal history and fingerprinting are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small groups of students in center-based programs.
• Conduct one-on-one or small group sessions under supervision.
• Introduce pre-planned learning with the Preschool Teacher of Children with Disabilities/Case Manager.
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teacher.
• Assist in preparing classroom materials and manage class routines.
• Model positive language and behavior for children and families.
• Support completion and maintenance of individual observational assessments.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

Education

Ed Tech certification

Maine DOE authorization

Job description

Educational Technicians - Great Pay and Benefits!

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

We have 30 hour per week, calendar year positions with our CDS First Step site in Lewiston. Travel may be required. There are Part B Early Childhood Special Ed positions helping children ages 3-5 in preschool and childcare settings.

Salary Range

• Ed Tech I $17.35 - $27.53
• Ed Tech II $19.05 - $29.90
• 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. 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.

RESPONIBILITIES 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.