Pre-K Special Education Ed Tech II or III

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1397393 **TITLE:**Pre-K Special Ed Ed Tech III (Full Time) - Multiple Openings District Wide POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking several Pre-K Special Ed Education Technicians to provide dedicated classroom support to Pre-K programs at a variety of elementary schoolsPresumpscot, Rowe, Talbot, and Longfellow. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience and knowledge of early childhood curriculum, strategies, and classroom management. Candidates will support the classroom teacher in building student school readiness by helping to create a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment.A working knowledge of the Maine Early Learning Development Standards and experience with Pre-K for ME curricula, Teaching Strategies Gold and Second Step curriculum, are preferred. Successful candidates will havea passion for working with young children, bringan equity-oriented approach to their instruction, and will holdall students to high expectations, recognizing that some may need more support to meet those expectations.Ideal candidates will have experience working with families experiencing poverty, and with students and families for whom English is a second or third language, and/or interest in working in a classroom that includes students with identified special needs.We seek teammates who are positive, collaborative, and effective communicators who will contribute actively to both the classroom and the larger PPScommunity. The Pre-K Special Ed Educational Technician will take direction from the Pre-K teacher overseeing their classroom and their school's administrators, and reportto the school's administrators as well as the PPS Director ofPre-K Programs. The candidatewill attend both schoolandPre-K team staff meetings and professional development opportunities as appropriate and as required. All PublicPre-K programs in Maine adhere toMaine Chapter 124{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}as their guidance document. CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization preferred (more info{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}) (90 college credits) - Maine State Educational Technician II authorization considered (60 college credits) - Maine State CHRC authorization(more info{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}) ** - **if you already have an active Ed Tech certification, you do not need a separate CHRC as this clearance is tied to your Ed Tech certification - Possession of or ability to attain ESEA authorization within the first year of hire - Level 4 status on the Maine Roads to Quality Registry within 3 years EMPLOYMENT DETAILS: - **Schedule:**School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE) - **Assignment:**Permanent - **Reports to:**School Principal & Director of Pre-K - **Contract:**Part of Ed Tech union (see 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement here{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}) - Ed Tech II Pay Range: $20.81-$31.76 - Ed Tech III Pay Range: $22.14-$33.79 - **Benefits:**Eligible for benefits as outlinedhere{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, ci izenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.