Preschool Ed Techs – Biddeford

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Aid 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.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain authorization as an Educational Technician with the Maine Department of Education.
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays

Pay

• Ed Tech I: $17.35 - $27.53
• Ed Tech II: $19.05 - $29.90
• Ed Tech III: $20.62 - $32.09

Schedule

• Full-time positions available at CDS Discovery Cove preschool in Biddeford.
• Both calendar year and academic year positions.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance

Description

The Educational Technician will provide instruction to children identified with developmental disabilities under the direction of a teacher. 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.