Pre-K Ed Tech III - Portland

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We are currently looking for qualified, dedicated Educational Technicians III to teach and support preschool children with disabilities, to prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond! The position is a 40‑hour per week, calendar year role with our CDS Reach site in Portland. Travel is required. The role is part of the Part B Early Childhood Special Ed program, helping children ages 3‑5 in preschool and childcare settings in the Portland area.

Ed Tech III: $19.64 – $30.57 per hour.

• 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

The Educational Technician will provide instruction to children identified with developmental disabilities under the direction of a teacher. Experience working with preschool populations and working with a multidisciplinary team is preferred. A current Ed Tech certification and a criminal history check are required.

• Supervise small groups of students in center‑based programs.
• Conduct one‑on‑one or small groups with indirect professional supervision.
• Introduce new learning, pre‑planned in collaboration with the Preschool Teacher of Children with Disabilities/Case Manager.
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teacher(s).
• Assist in the preparation of classroom materials and classroom management functions.
• Exhibit positive language and behavior skills as a model for children and families.
• Provide input to completion and maintenance of individual observational child assessment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student and employee related information.

• Obtain and maintain authorization as an Educational Technician with the Maine Department of Education.
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check.

Please send resume and completed CDS Employment Application (on CDS website) to:
Tammy Verreault, Site Director
CDS Reach
1011 Forest Ave.
Portland, ME 04103

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 complete our employment application. Documentation is required. For more information, visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.