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

Lewiston Public Schools · Lewiston, ME · Yesterday
$20.86–$28.12/hrFull-time

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.

Responsibilities

The Education Technician will facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners, including all academic and social opportunities throughout the day.

  • Implement and follow an IEP and PBSP
  • 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
  • Operate standard school equipment such as computer, laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
  • Follow day-to-day schedule of students

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • 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.

  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary Range: $20.86 - $28.12

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