Preschool Ed Techs - Mexico

Permitted Performance Responsibilities

• Exhibit a positive professional attitude with supervisors, co-workers, students, and community.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and employee related information.
• Meet with program supervisor on a regular basis to share information and discuss student progress.
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teacher(s).
• Aid in the preparation of classroom materials and class management functions.
• Introduce new learning, pre-planned in collaboration with the Teacher of Children With Disabilities.
• Exhibit positive language and behavior skills as a model for children and families.
• Provide input to completion and maintenance of individual observational child assessment.
• Conduct one-on-one or small groups with indirect professional supervision.
• Supervise small groups of students in community-based programs.
• Perform any other appropriate duties the Site Director/Supervisor deems necessary.

Required Supervision

• Perform short-term instruction in small classes or in community-based programs with indirect supervision.
• Meet with the Teacher of Children With Disabilities or appropriate contact area specialist and receive direction at least on a twice weekly basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain authorization as an Ed Tech with the Maine Department of Education.
• Document three years of postsecondary education or a combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study in an educationally related field.
• Successfully complete background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check.

Required Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems and special education methods.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to provide individual and group services in a variety of settings and models.
• Ability to establish an effective rapport/relationship with children and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an early childhood team.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt therapy techniques to varying personalities and environments.
• Experience with preschool aged children preferred.
• Ability to motivate young children.

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.

Work/Life Balance

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays

About the Role

These are 40 hour per week, calendar or academic year positions at our CDS Forest Friends preschool in Mexico. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

Experience with Preschool Special Ed and working with a multidisciplinary team is preferred.

Skills

Experience with preschool aged children preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Stipend
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Living Resources Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program