Special Education BHP Ed Tech II​/III - Connors Elementary School

Job Title:

Special Education BHP 1:1 Ed Tech II/III – Connors Elementary School

Location:

Connors Elementary School

Position Type:
Educational Technicians/ SPED Ed Tech

Salary Range: $20.06 - $27.04 (SY25/26)

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!

• Able to facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners.
• Implement and follow an IEP and PBSP, including de‑escalation strategies throughout the day.
• Assist with setup of classroom, individual student area, and prepare 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.
• Follow 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, wearing closed‑toe shoes, following PBSP precautions, and staying calm in unforeseen circumstances.

Teamwork is imperative. Professional communication skills facilitate a safe and structured environment for students and staff.

• Written communication: legible, professional, and with the best interest of students in mind.
• Verbal communication: feedback delivered as a tool to improve skill and knowledge; directions from Special Education Teacher, BCBA, Clinician, and school administration followed to the greatest extent possible; communication appropriate to 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.

Three years postsecondary education and/or accumulation of 90 credit hours of approved study in a related area. For vocational education, three years of work experience in the field.

• Required for Education Technician III certification required by Maine DOE.
• 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.

Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide all units, compute mean, rate, ratio, percent, draw bar and line graphs.

Reasoning: follow complex educational and behavioral treatment plans; find solutions within scope of laws, A.B.A. methodology, QBS, safety care.

Previous work in child care and/or education is preferred. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and school community. Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing. 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.

Regularly required to sit, talk, listen, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Must be able to push 50‑lb items such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture. Vision: close, distance, peripheral vision.

Noisy environment at standard acceptable level. Continuously responsible for safety, well‑being and work output of students.

Lewiston Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected 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.