Preschool Ed Techs - Turner
ServingSchools · Turner, ME · 1 mo ago
Management$17.35–$27.53/hrFull-time
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 year positions at our CDS Owls Nest preschool in Turner. Local travel may be required.
Skills
- Experience with Preschool Special Ed
- Working with a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
- Education: Document three years of postsecondary education or a combination equivalent to 90 hours of approved study in an educationally related field.
- Background Check: Successfully complete background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check.
Pay
- Ed Tech I: $17.35 - $27.53
- Ed Tech II: $19.05 - $29.90
- Ed Tech III: $20.62 - $32.09
Schedule
- 40 hour per week, calendar year positions.