Special Education 1:1 Ed Tech II/III - Lewiston Middle School

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

• Able to facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners.
• 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.

Requirements

• Three years postsecondary education and/or the accumulation of 90 credit hours of approved study in a related area.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend technical educational instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to follow complex educational and behavioral treatment plans.

Skills

• 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 employee must be able to push items of 50lbs such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment.

The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Pay

Salary Range: $18.91 - $26.00