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.