504 1:1 Ed Tech II/III - Connors 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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, including lunch, recess, hallway transitions, breaks with peers, and transportation. 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.
• Responsible to implement de-escalation strategies throughout the day.
• Assist with setup of classroom, individual student area, and prepares materials for specialized instruction.
• Collect relevant data and data entry.
• Assist in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current as requested.
• Operates standard school equipment such as computer, laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• Responsible for following day-to-day schedule of students.
• Maintain constant attention to students, 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; keeping calm in unforeseen circumstances; being thoughtful of variables that may or may not maintain challenging behavior.

Communication

• Written communication: Must be legible, professional and with the best interest of students in mind.
• Verbal communication: 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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). This is essential for Education Technician III certification required by Maine DOE and (School Based) Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) certification.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend technical educational instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information in 1:1, 1:2 and small group situations to students, co-teachers, and other school personnel.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute mean (average), rate, ratio, and percent; draw bar and line graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to follow complex educational and behavioral treatment plans; find solutions when plans are exhausted within the scope of applicable laws, Applied Behavior Analysis methodology, and QBS Safety Care.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Previous work in child care and/or education preferred; ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; perform duties with awareness of district requirements and School committee policies; willingness to advocate for inclusion of RISE students within the General Education setting.

Physical Demands

While performing duties, employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen; regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push items of 50lbs such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision for reliable data collection.

Work Environment

Noise level is usually loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment. Employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Pay

$20.86-$28.12

Benefits

• 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