CLIMB BHP Ed Tech I and II - McMahon Elementary School

Summary

Join an innovative team of educators supporting students with special needs in a unique and specialized setting attached to a community school. To meet the needs of students with complex learning and developmental needs, Lewiston Schools has established a multidisciplinary intensive education program designed to support students with individualized programming while encouraging them to benefit from their peers and offer access to naturalistic teaching settings.

$29.49 - $33.19

• Facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners.
  • This includes all academic, behavioral and functional skill instruction, generalization and maintenance. This also includes other areas throughout a student’s day such as lunch, recess, hallway transitions, social opportunities with peers and transportation.
• Implement and follow individualized lesson plans, Positive Behavior Support Plans and/or Individualized Crisis Behavior Management Plans.
  • Collect individualized and group data across the school day.
  • Support and teach students using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) across the school day.
• Assist with setup of classroom, individual student area and preparation of materials for specialized instruction.
• BHP direct services in the program require constant attention. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Following precautions set forth in PBSP and by Sped / BCBA/Clinician direction.
  • Keeping calm in unforeseen circumstances and being thoughtful of variables that may or may not maintain challenging behavior.
  • Being mindful of clothing choice worn daily (employees must wear closed-toe shoes).
• Refrain from cell phone use, except during personal breaks.
• Attend Professional Development sessions on Wednesdays after the scheduled shift.

A full‑time role working a program‑specific calendar aligned to Lewiston Public School’s academic year with 6 weeks of full‑time summer services and additional summer professional learning days.

• Good teamwork starts with professional communication skills that facilitate a safe and structured environment for students and staff.
• Written communication
  • Any written communication should be legible, professional and reflect the best interest of students.
• Verbal communication
  • Feedback may be delivered in many different methods during the day and should always be intended as a tool to improve skill and/or increase job knowledge.
  • 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.

High School Diploma or GED. Eligible for BHP Certification. DOE Certification Educational Technician.

• 403(b) and 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule (7:30 am – 3:30 pm)
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 15 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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.