Special Education Treatment Ed Tech II​/III - Lewiston Middle School

Position

Special Education Day Treatment Ed Tech II/III - Lewiston Middle School

• Date Posted: 8/23/2025
• Location:
  
  Lewiston Middle School
• Position Type:
  Educational Technicians/ SPED Ed Tech

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.

$18.91 - $26.00

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!

• Able to facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners.
  • The instructor provides all academic and social opportunities throughout the day, including lunch, recess, hallway transitions, breaks with peers, and transportation.
  • The RISE/DT Ed. Tech is always with their student(s) unless otherwise indicated by the IEP or Special Education Teacher direction.
• Able to implement and follow an IEP and PBSP.
  • Responsible for implementing de‑escalation strategies throughout the day.
• Assist with setup of classroom, individual student area, and prepares materials for specialized instruction.
• Collect relevant data and perform data entry.
• Assist in assembling, hanging materials on bulletin boards, and keeping displays current as requested.
• Operate standard school equipment such as computer, laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• Responsible for following the day‑to‑day schedule of students.
• The nature of 1:1 and other direct services in RISE/DT demands staff’s constant attention, including:
• refraining from cell phone use except during personal breaks;
• wearing appropriate closed‑toe shoes;
• following precautions set forth in PBSP and by Sped / BCBA/Clinician direction;
• remaining calm in unforeseen circumstances and being mindful of variables that may or may not maintain challenging behavior.

• Teamwork and professional communication skills are imperative.
• Written communication: must be legible, professional, and focused on the best interests of students.
• Verbal communication: feedback should be a tool for improvement; directions from Special Education Teacher, BCBA, Clinician, and school administration should be followed to the greatest extent possible; communication between Ed. Techs should be appropriate to the environment and audience.

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Ability to read and comprehend technical educational instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in 1:1, 1:2 and small group situations to students, co‑teachers, and other school personnel.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute mean (average), rate, ratio, and percent and to draw bar and line graphs.

Ability to follow complex educational and behavioral treatment plans; ability to find solutions within the…