POSITION TITLE: Educational Technician II
REPORTS TO: Teacher of Children with Disabilities
SALARY RANGE: $14.57 - $21.71 per hour

This is a 20 hour per week, academic year position at our CDS PEDS site in Waterville, working with preschool children with disabilities ages 3-5. Some local travel may be required.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

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 II certification and a criminal history check are required.

Permitted Performance Responsibilities

The CDS Special Education, Education Technician II will:

• 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).
• Assist 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.
• 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 II with the Maine Department of Education
• Document three years of postsecondary education or a combination equivalent to 60 hours of approved study in an educationally related field
• Successful 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
• Ability to travel to a variety of locations to deliver services
• Ability to motivate young children

A complete application consists of:

• resume
• completed employment application (on CDS website)
• cover letter
• three professional letters of reference (at least one from a former supervisor)
• license and certification information

Please send resume and completed CDS Employment Application (on CDS website) to:

Amy Benham, Acting Site Director
CDS PEDS
325E Kennedy Memorial Drive
Waterville, ME 04901
Fax: 207-743-7063

Child Development Services now offers a new, competitive salary and benefits package, including Maine State Employee medical insurance.

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.
CDS consists of 10 principal sites throughout Maine with several satellite offices.
This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.

2023-30

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.57 - $21.71 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Veterans’ Preference: 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 indicate below. Documentation is required. For more information, visit: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/veterans-preference-in-job-applications.

Please enter 1, 2, or 3 below as appropriate.
1. Not Claiming Veterans’ Preference
2. Veteran Claiming Preference (requires DD Form 214)
3. Gold Star Spouse Claiming Preference (requires DD Form 1300)

License/Certification:

• Maine DOE Ed Tech II Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person