Ed Techs
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on13, Cook Street, Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine, 04769, United States
About the Organization
Central Aroostook Association is a special purpose private school dedicated to supporting students with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to enhance the social image of individuals and create opportunities for them to become active, productive members of the community. We believe that social roles are life-defining and strive to ensure every student has the chance to thrive.
About the Role
The Educational Technician is a direct care position designed to perform instructional tasks in both classroom and community settings. You will be a vital part of the Behavioral Health team, working alongside teachers to support students in Activities for Daily Living (ADL), sensory development, physical fitness, social skills, academics, and independence.
In this role, you will assist students with personal hygiene, feeding, and toileting while ensuring their safety and access to the daily routine. You will also transport students to and from the community using agency vehicles. The position requires adapting activities under the supervision of a classroom teacher and implementing behavior plans, including de-escalation techniques and physical intervention when necessary to protect the health and wellbeing of clients.
Work Environment
This position involves working in a classroom and various community settings. The environment may include exposure to clients exhibiting verbal or physically aggressive behavior, moderate to loud noise levels, and potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Hiring Process & Application
Applicants must be committed to the mission of Central Aroostook Association and adhere to all applicable state and organizational policies. The role requires maintaining strict confidentiality regarding students, employees, and the Association. Successful candidates will be expected to work harmoniously with co-workers, management, students, and visitors.
Equal Opportunity
Central Aroostook Association is an equal opportunity employer. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
Work location
Work model: On-site
13, Cook Street, Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine, 04769, United States
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Skills: Activities For Daily Living, First Aid, CPR, Safety-Care, Certified Residential Medication Aide, No Child Left Behind, Wheelchairs, Lifts, Assistive Devices.
Education: High school diploma or GED required for Educational Technician I.
Frequently asked questions about Ed Techs at CENTRAL AROOSTOOK ASSOCIATION
What does a Ed Techs at CENTRAL AROOSTOOK ASSOCIATION do?expand_more
In this Ed Techs at CENTRAL AROOSTOOK ASSOCIATION role, you will assist students with personal hygiene, feeding, toileting, and first aid to ensure safety and daily routine participation; support students in classroom activities and adapt tasks as needed under teacher supervision; transport students to and from community settings using agency vehicles; and utilize adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, and lifts to transfer clients safely.
What are the requirements for this Ed Techs role?expand_more
CENTRAL AROOSTOOK ASSOCIATION is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or GED; Must qualify as Educational Technician I with Department of Education; No Child Left Behind (NCLB) certified; Fingerprinted for certification with Department of Education; Safety Care certification within six months; and CPR/First Aid certification within six months.
Where is the Ed Techs role at CENTRAL AROOSTOOK ASSOCIATION located?expand_more
Ed Techs at CENTRAL AROOSTOOK ASSOCIATION is based in 13, Cook Street, Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine, 04769, United States. This is a on-site role.