Educational Technician III

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Child Development Services

Educational Technician III

REPORTS TO: Teacher of Children With Disabilities

Site Director

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Job Goal: The person in this position is responsible for the supervision of children assigned to

him/her. Additionally, this person will introduce new learning and review and implement learning

previously introduced by the Teacher of Children With Disabilities.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

Permitted Performance Responsibilities

The CDS Special Education, Education Technician III 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.

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Approved 10/17/2007

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Obtain and maintain authorization as an Ed Tech III 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

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The

employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools,

or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by

this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.