Special Education Self Contained BHP Ed Tech II/III - Connors

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.
• Examples of this are any and all academic instruction and include other areas throughout a student's day such as lunch, recess, hallway transitions, and breaks with peers and transportation.
• Essentially this means that a 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.
• Aid in classroom setup, individual student areas, and prepare 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Three years postsecondary education and/or the accumulation of 90 credit hours of approved study in a related area.
• This is essential for Education Technician III certification required by Maine DOE.
• This is also required for (School Based) Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) certification.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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

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