Pre-K Ed Techs - Lewiston

Servingschools; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability

403(b) Plan

Professional development stipend

Employee assistance program

PSLF eligibility

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

CDS First Step Lewiston is hiring Educational Technicians to teach and support preschool children with disabilities, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond. 30 hours/week during the academic year with possible travel; certification and background checks required.

Positions include Ed Tech I–III with salary ranges and excellent benefits such as medical, dental, life, 403(b), and professional development stipends. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current Ed Tech certification and authorization with the Maine DOE.
• Criminal history check and background fingerprinting required.
• Experience with preschool populations and multidisciplinary teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small groups of students in center-based programs.
• Conduct one-on-one or small group support with supervision.
• Introduce new learning pre-planned with the Preschool Teacher of Children with Disabilities.
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by teachers.
• Assist in preparing classroom materials and managing class routines.
• Exhibit positive language and behavior for children and families.
• Provide input for individual observational child assessments.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and employee information.

Skills

Preschool experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Positive language modeling

Education

Ed Tech certification

Maine Dept. of Education 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, academic 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.

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

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.