Woodfords is actively hiring Ed Tech IIs & Ed Tech IIIs for our Kindergarten through 5th Grade Special Purpose Private School Program on our Westbrook Campus.

Help students reach goals and gain skills! Make a difference in the daily lives of children and their families!

BONUS

Position is eligible for $1,500 bonus payable after 6 months of employment.

Pay for our Teacher's Assistants starts at $18.00 hourly

SUMMARY

Woodfords Family Services is seeking dynamic individuals to join our new Kindergarten through 5th Grade Special Purpose School Programs in Southern Maine as Ed Tech IIs and Ed Tech IIIs in our Special Purpose Private School classrooms.

This new program will serve children who have been with Woodfords for preschool and could benefit from more time in the program before transitioning to public school, as well as children from surrounding school districts who may benefit from additional support.

• Teacher's Assistants work in classrooms with school-age children ages 5 to 10 with autism and developmental disabilities.
• Teach our students skills to help them be successful at home, in school and in the community.
• Teacher's Assistants positively affect the lives of our students, and get to be part of a team that celebrates students' successes.
• Teacher's Assistants needed to join our programs in Westbrook and New Gloucester

SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday
• 8am to 4pm
• Full-time Teacher's Assistants work 40 hours weekly
• Our K-5 special purpose schools are open year-round

BENEFITS

Woodfords offers a generous Benefits package for full-time employees valued at about $17,000 annually, which includes:

• Health Insurance (w/ multiple plan options to meet your needs & gym membership reimbursement)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Training
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Agency Match
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees
• Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Woodfords is committed to support employees who are eligible for the PSLF Program with necessary documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ed Tech II
  • A minimum of 60 credit hours required; Associate's degree preferred, in special education, early childhood or a related field.
• Ed Tech III
  • A minimum of 90 credit hours required; Bachelor's degree preferred, in special education, early childhood or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience working with children who have special needs, is preferred
• Ability to work a year-round, Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm schedule
• Good documentation skills
• A positive attitude and high energy level

ROLE

Woodfords' Ed Tech IIs and Ed Tech IIIs:

• Work directly with Kindergarten through 5th grade students providing hands on guidance while helping them meet their individualized goals.
• Guide students toward fulfilling their potential for cognitive, social and emotional growth and maturation.
• Teach students the skills they need to be prepared for elementary school and beyond.
• Are an important member of our Special Purpose Private School program, work independently with a child, and cooperatively with a team.
  

PAID TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

We invest in our staff and provide paid training & opportunities for advancement!

• We will teach you the skills and strategies needed to be successful as a Teacher within our K-5 Special Purpose School program.

ABOUT WOODFORDS

Woodfords Family Services has been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families since 1967.

For 55 years, our agency has been Maine's leader in the provision of services for individuals and their families with autism, developmental, and intellectual disabilities.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) Training and Certification
• Advancement within Woodfords Family Services
• On-going Paid Training and Opportunity for Professional Development