Preschool Ed Tech for Children with Disabilities

Servingschools; Dexter (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability

403(b) Plan

Professional Dev Stipend

PSLF eligible

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Employee assistance

Job summary

Our CDS Two Rivers site in Brewer lists 35 hours per week for Ed Techs to support preschool children with disabilities ages 3-5 at the Dexter Child Development Pre-K Program. The Ed Tech will provide instruction under a teacher’s direction, with possible tele-practice support for speech therapy.

A current Ed Tech certification and criminal history check are required, with preference for preschool experience.

Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain authorization as an Ed Tech II or 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.

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.

Skills

Ed Tech II/III authorization

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptive therapy techniques

Travel to locations

Education

Three years postsecondary education or 90 hours

Job description

Our CDS Two Rivers site in Brewer lists 35 hours per week for Ed Techs to support preschool children with disabilities ages 3-5 at the Dexter Child Development Pre-K Program. The Ed Tech will provide instruction under a teacher’s direction, with possible tele-practice support for speech therapy.

A current Ed Tech certification and criminal history check are required, with preference for preschool experience.