Preschool Educational Tech III - Impactful Early Education

Servingschools; Fort Kent (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 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

Employee Assistance Program

PSLF eligibility

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Child Development Services (CDS) in Maine is seeking an Educational Technician III to support preschool children with disabilities ages 3-5. Positions are academic year, with duties at the CDS Aroostook site in Presque Isle and work primarily in Fort Kent.

You will work with teachers to reinforce learning, prepare materials, and provide small-group instruction under supervision, helping families and students through caring, professional interaction.

Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain Ed Tech III authorization with the Maine Department of Education.
• Document three years of postsecondary education or 90 hours of approved study in education.
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a positive professional attitude with supervisors, coworkers, students, and community.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and employee information.
• Meet with program supervisor regularly to discuss student progress.
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by teachers.
• Assist in preparing classroom materials and managing classes.
• Introduce new learning pre-planned with the Teacher of Children With Disabilities.
• Model positive language and behavior for children and families.
• Provide input to completion and maintenance of observational child assessments.
• Conduct one-on-one or small group sessions with indirect supervision.
• Supervise small groups in community-based programs.
• Perform other duties as required by Site Director/Supervisor.

Skills

Child development

Disabilities

Family systems

Special education methods

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Adaptability

Travel to locations

Education

Three years postsecondary education or 90 hours in education

Job description

Child Development Services (CDS) in Maine is seeking an Educational Technician III to support preschool children with disabilities ages 3-5. Positions are academic year, with duties at the CDS Aroostook site in Presque Isle and work primarily in Fort Kent.

You will work with teachers to reinforce learning, prepare materials, and provide small-group instruction under supervision, helping families and students through caring, professional interaction.