Pre-K Ed Techs - Bangor Area

Position Overview

Our CDS Two Rivers site in Brewer offers 30‑35 hour academic year openings for Education Technicians (Ed Techs) to work with preschool children with disabilities ages 3‑5 at various preschool settings around the Bangor area, including Hampden. Experience working with multi‑disciplinary teams and the preschool population is preferred.

The Education Technician will provide instruction to children identified with developmental disabilities under the direction of a teacher. Additionally, the position may serve as an e‑helper to children receiving speech therapy via tele‑practice. Experience with preschool populations and working with a multidisciplinary team is preferred. A current Ed Tech certification and a criminal history check are required.

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

• 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
• Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping kids who really need you!

• 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 deemed necessary by the Site Director/Supervisor.

• 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 twice weekly.

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

• 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.
• Experience with preschool‑aged children preferred.
• Ability to motivate young children.

This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.