Preschool Ed Techs – Gray

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

$250 per year Professional Development

Maine State Employee Living Resources

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Work/Life Balance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Great coworkers, and the satisfaction

Job summary

CDS Preschools in Gray, Maine is seeking Educational Technicians to teach and support children ages 3-5 with disabilities, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond. Full-time positions are available at our CDS Circle of Learning preschool in Gray, with Ed Tech I–III salary ranges and a comprehensive benefits package.

Candidates must hold a current Educational Technician certification and pass a criminal history check.

Qualifications

• Current Educational Technician certification per Maine standards.
• Criminal history check and background clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small groups of students in center-based programs.
• Conduct one-on-one or small groups with indirect supervision.
• Introduce learning pre-planned with Preschool Teacher of Children with Disabilities.
• Review and reinforce previously introduced learning.
• Assist in classroom materials and management.
• Model positive language and behavior for children and families.
• Provide input to observation and assessment records.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and employee information.

Skills

Professional interaction

Group supervision

Education

Ed Tech certification

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

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.