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

Special Education 504 1:1 Ed Tech II/III - Lewiston Middle School

• Date Posted: 11/4/2025
• Location:
  
  Lewiston Middle School
• Position Type:
  Educational Technician / SPED Ed Tech

Salary Range: $18.91 - $26.00

Benefits: 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!

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.

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, such as lunch, recess, hallway transitions, and breaks with peers and transportation. Essentially, a RISE/DT Ed Tech is always with their student(s), unless otherwise indicated by the IEP and/or Special Education Teacher direction.
• Able to implement and follow an IEP and PBSP, including responsible 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 day-to-day schedule of students.
• Maintain constant attention during 1:1 and other direct services in RISE/DT, including refraining from cell phone use (except during personal breaks), wearing closed-toe shoes, following precautions set forth in PBSP and by Sped / BCBA/Clinician direction, and staying calm in unforeseen circumstances while mindful of variables that may or may not maintain challenging behavior.

• Teamwork is imperative; good teamwork starts with professional communication skills that facilitate a safe and structured environment for students and staff.
• Written communication should be legible, professional, and in the best interest of students.
• Verbal communication should aim to improve one’s skill and/or increase job knowledge. Feedback should be delivered appropriately throughout the day. Directions and recommendations given by 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. For vocational education, three years of work experience in the field. This is essential for Education Technician III certification required by Maine DOE and 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 as appropriate.

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 when plans are exhausted that are within the scope of applicable laws and the methodology of Applied Behavior Analysis and QBS, Safety Care.

Previous work in child care and/or education is preferred. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School committee policies. Willingness to advocate for inclusion of RISE students within the General Education setting.

The physical demands described are…