Pre-K Ed Techs - Southern Maine

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Our CDS York site in Arundel has full- and part-time openings for Ed Techs to work with preschool children with disabilities ages 3-5 at various preschool settings around York County, as well as portions of Cumberland and Oxford. We have both calendar and academic year positions available. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and the preschool population is preferred.<br><br><strong>Summary Description<br><br></strong>The Education Technician will provide instruction to children identified with developmental disabilities under the direction of a teacher. Additionally, this position may serve as an e-helper to children receiving speech therapy via tele-practice. Experience working with preschool populations and working with a multidisciplinary team is preferred. A current Ed Tech III certification and a criminal history check are required.<br><br><strong>Salary Range<br><br></strong><strong>Ed Tech I $16.53 - $26.22<br><br></strong><strong>Ed Tech II $18.15 - $28.48<br><br></strong><strong>Ed Tech III $19.64 - $30.57<br><br></strong><strong>Some Benefits Of CDS Employment</strong> <br><br><li>Maine State Employee Medical coverage</li><li>Dental and Vision Insurance</li><li>Life and Disability Insurance</li><li>403(b) Retirement Savings Plan</li><li>$250 per year Professional Development Stipend</li><li>Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance)</li><li>Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.</li><li>Work/Life Balance</li><ul><li>Paid Vacation</li><li>Paid Sick Time</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping kiddos who really need you!<br><br></li></ul><strong>Permitted Performance Responsibilities<br><br></strong>The CDS Special Education, Educational Technician III will:<br><br><ul><li>Exhibit a positive professional attitude with supervisors, co-workers, students, and community.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of all student and employee related information.</li><li>Meet with program supervisor on a regular basis to share information and discuss student progress.</li><li>Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teacher(s).</li><li>Assist in the preparation of classroom materials and class management functions.</li><li>Introduce new learning, pre-planned in collaboration with the Teacher of Children With Disabilities.</li><li>Exhibit positive language and behavior skills as a model for children and families.</li><li>Provide input to completion and maintenance of individual observational child assessment.</li><li>Conduct one-on-one or small groups with indirect professional supervision.</li><li>Supervise small groups of students in community-based programs.</li><li>Any other appropriate duties the Site Director/Supervisor deems necessary.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Required Supervision<br><br></strong><ul><li>Perform short-term instruction in small classes or in community-based programs with indirect supervision</li><li>Meet with the Teacher of Children With Disabilities or appropriate contact area specialist and receive direction at least on a twice weekly basis.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Minimum Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Obtain and maintain authorization as an Ed Tech II or III with the Maine Department of Education</li><li>Document three years of postsecondary education or a combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study in an educationally related field</li><li>Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check<br><br></li></ul><strong>Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills<br><br></strong><ul><li>Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education methods</li><li>Ability to interact with a wide variety of people</li><li>Ability to provide individual and group services in a variety of settings and models</li><li>Ability to establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing</li><li>Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations</li><li>Ability to adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments</li><li>Ability to travel to a variety of locations to deliver services</li><li>Experience with preschool aged children preferred</li><li>Ability to motivate young children<br><br></li></ul><strong>Please send resume and completed CDS Employment Application (on CDS website) to:<br><br></strong>Pam Scribner, Site DirectorCDS York39 Limerick Rd.Arundel, ME 04046<br><br><strong>Veterans’ Preference:</strong> 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>CDS consists of 10 principal sites throughout Maine with several satellite offices.<br><br>This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.

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