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Lewiston School Department

Job Description

District Wide Specialized Tutor/Trainer

Special Education

District Intervention Coordinator

Suzanna Gallant Date: 9/27/2023

Superintendent Date: 9/27/2023

The District Wide Specialized Tutor/Trainer assists the District Intervention Coordinator in planning learning for and delivering of services to students who are met by unusual circumstances as it relates to their education. The District Wide Specialized Tutor/Trainer is responsible for building relationships with students and families in order to provide support for the vulnerable population that they serve. Their responsibility includes transitioning students into programming and assisting program staff with learning the plans that work for the individual students.

Salary: SME-8 Range; $51,744 - $63,003 annually

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; 15 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more!

Other Duties May Be Assigned.

• Building adaptive schedules for students as directed.
• Providing training for staff as directed.
• Planning for and providing tutoring to students.
• Tracking student attendance and participation.
• Providing reports on student progress as requested.
• Participate in professional learning and supervision as scheduled.
• Being proactive with student situations to ensure growth opportunities.
• Coordinating meetings, community service opportunities, etc.
• Transport students in school vehicles as needed.
• Operating in compliance with all local, state, and federal expectations.
• These two positions will report to the District Intervention Coordinator.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Because of the nature of the services we provide to our students, teamwork is imperative. 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 with the best interest of students in mind.
• Verbal communication
  • Feedback may be delivered in many different methods during the day. Feedback should always be intended as a tool to improve one's skill and/or increase job knowledge.
  • Directions and Recommendations given by Special Education Teacher, BCBA, Clinician, and school administration should be followed through with to the greatest extent possible.
  • Communication between Ed. Techs should be appropriate to the environment and audience which surrounds them.

Supervision of students in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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.)

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 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The…