Special Education Treatment Ed Tech II​/III - McMahon Elementary School

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.

Salary Range: $20.06 - $27.04

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!

• Facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction to meet the needs of complex learners.
  • Provide academic and social opportunities throughout the day, including lunch, recess, hallway transitions, breaks with peers, and transportation. The Ed. Tech remains with their student(s) except as directed by the IEP or Special Education Teacher.
• Implement and follow an IEP and PBSP.
  • Apply de‑escalation strategies throughout the day.
• Assist with setup of classroom, individual student area, and preparation of materials for specialized instruction.
• Collect relevant data and perform data entry.
• Assist in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and maintaining displays as requested.
• Operate standard school equipment such as computer, laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• Follow the day‑to‑day schedule of students.
• Maintain constant attention required by 1:1 and other direct services:
  • Refrain from cell phone use except during personal breaks.
  • Wear appropriate dress code (closed‑toe shoes).
  • Follow precautions outlined in PBSP and by Sped/BCBA/Clinician direction.
  • Remain calm in unforeseen circumstances and be thoughtful of variables that may or may not maintain challenging behavior.

• Teamwork is imperative; professional communication skills establish a safe and structured environment for students and staff.
• Written communication:
  Any written communication should be legible, professional, and in the best interest of students.
• Verbal communication:
  • Feedback should be a tool to improve skills and increase job knowledge.
  • Directions and recommendations from the 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.

• Three years of 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.
• 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 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, 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 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…