Special Education Med Tech Ed Tech II​/III - Geiger Elementary School

Overview

Special Education 504 Med Tech Ed Tech II/III - Geiger Elementary School

Base pay range: $18.91/hr - $26.00/hr

Summary:

Assists Special Education Teacher in delivery of educational services indicated in students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavioral Support Plan (PBSP) within RISE/Day Treatment programs operated by Lewiston Public Schools.

Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts;
Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans; 12 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Able to facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners. This includes all academic and social opportunities throughout the day (lunch, recess, hallway transitions, breaks with peers, transportation). A RISE/DT Ed. Tech is with their student(s) unless directed otherwise by IEP or Special Education Teacher.
• Able to implement and follow an IEP and PBSP. Responsible to implement de-escalation strategies throughout the day.
• Assist with setup of classroom, individual student area, and prepare materials for specialized instruction.
• Collect relevant data and data entry.
• Assist in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current as requested.
• Operate standard school equipment (computer, laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.).
• Responsible for following day-to-day schedule of students.
• Maintain constant attention with 1:1 and direct services, including:
  • Refraining from cell phone use, except during personal breaks.
  • Wearing appropriate clothing (closed-toe shoes).
  • Following precautions in PBSP and by supervision direction.
  • Staying calm in unforeseen circumstances and considering variables that may affect behavior.

• Work requires teamwork and professional communication to maintain a safe, structured environment.
• Written communication should be legible and professional; verbal feedback should be constructive.
• Follow directions from Special Education Teacher, BCBA, Clinician, and school administration to the greatest extent possible.

Instruction in RISE/DT classroom with Special Education Teacher with 1:1, 1:2 and small groups in RISE/DT and General Education classrooms as indicated.

Required Education/Experience: Three years postsecondary education and/or 90 credit hours of approved study in a related area. For vocational education, three years of work experience in the field. This is essential for Education Technician III certification required by Maine DOE and for School Based Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) certification.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend technical educational instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to present information effectively in 1:1, 1:2 and small group settings.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform arithmetic, compute mean, rate, ratio, and percent, and create simple graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to follow complex educational and behavioral treatment plans and find solutions within applicable laws and methodologies.

Other Skills: Previous work in child care/education preferred. Ability to develop positive relationships with students and staff; clear written and verbal communication; willingness to advocate for inclusive practices.

Physical Demands: Regularly sit, talk/listen, stand, walk, climb/balance, and stoop/kneel/crouch. Occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. Ability to push items up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision for data collection.

Work Environment: Typically loud; safety and well-being of students are priorities. Reasonable accommodations available.

Equal Opportunity: Lewiston Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on any protected characteristic by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care