Preschool Ed Tech — Support Kids with Disabilities

ServingSchools; Gray (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 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

Maine State Employee Living Resources/

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Great coworkers

Job summary

CDS Preschools in Gray, ME is seeking Educational Technicians to teach and support children ages 3-5 with disabilities, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.

We offer full-time positions at CDS Circle of Learning. A current Ed Tech certification and a criminal history check are required, with Maine DOE authorization for Educational Technicians.

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool populations and a multidisciplinary team preferred.
• A current Ed Tech certification and a criminal history check are required.
• Authorization as an Educational Technician with the Maine Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small groups of students in center-based programs.
• Conduct one-on-one or small group activities under supervision.
• Introduce and reinforce learning planned with the Preschool Teacher of Children with Disabilities.
• Assist in preparation of classroom materials and manage class activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

Skills

Preschool experience

Team collaboration

Instructional support

Education

Ed Tech certification (Maine)

Job description

Preschool Ed Techs – Great Pay and Benefits!

CDS Preschools is currently looking for brilliant, dedicated Educational Technicians of all levels to teach and support children ages 3-5 with disabilities, to prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond

We have full-time, academic or calendar year positions available at our CDS Circle of Learning preschool in Gray.

Salary Range

Ed Tech I $17.35 - $27.53

Ed Tech II $19.05 - $29.90

Ed Tech III $20.62 - $32.09

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 kiddos 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
  
  

Please send resume and completed CDS Employment Application (on CDS website) to:

Sarah Taylor, Preschool Program Director CDS Circle of Learning

322 West Gray Road

Gray, ME 04039

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.