Autism Friendly Jobs in Maine (NOW HIRING)

Children's Collaborative is looking for an Education Technician II - Preschool

• Full and Part Time positions available
• Year round positions
• *Family-friendly Schedules
• *Rewarding and meaningful work
• *Supportive teamwork

The Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative (SMAC) focuses on early intervention for children showing signs of increased speech, behavioral, developmental or mental health issues. Children's Collaborative offers services for children with autism, or similar developmental disabilities learn skills to help them function successfully in home, school and community. SMAC is a unique organization that returns our profits to the public school system. Our program offers individually based programming for children ages 2 to 5 years old.  We serve students with a variety of disabilities, including autism, physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities and behavioral challenges. So put your time and expertise to work for the benefit of your community!
For more information about Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, please visit Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Eligible for appropriate Maine Department of Education certification (022).
2. High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus 3 years of post-secondary education. (60 credits)
Brief Job Duties:
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

1. Works one to one and with small groups of students to implement curriculum, instruction and assessments.
2. Assists with building duties and routine tasks as assigned by the principal and supervising teachers (i.e. recess, lunch,
   bus duty, etc.).
   
3. Prepares and organizes materials for instruction as requested by teachers and supervisors.
4. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, etc.
5. Assists students with lunch, snack, and clean-up routines.
6. Developing and administering elementary school curriculum  

Full Job Description
Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine Community 

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
• Views of the Saco River to its west
• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
• It is less than two hours north of Boston.
• Home to a growing population of diverse residents
• Picturesque downtown
• Maine's youngest city, with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
• Thriving economy
• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking  

Compensation:

Biddeford Ed Tech II - Based on position, education level, experience, and per the collective bargaining agreement

Range: $21.70 - $32.67 per hour

Equal Opportunity
The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to ensure that the teacher and administrator workforce reflects the diversity of the student body.
The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the most significant commitment to quality education, and the greatest likelihood of effectively implementing the learning program.
Therefore, selections will be made without consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, parental status, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, military service, political affiliation, and any other state or federal prohibitions.
For this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.
Criminal Background Check
All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting
Please see other Job Openings at :
Biddeford Schools  
Dayton School
Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative