Special Education Ed Tech III (ASD experience preferred) - Talbot Community School
portland public schools mainePortland (ME)
$22.14-33.79
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Posted 2 days ago
portland public schools mainePortland (ME)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$22.14-33.79
About the role
Special Education Ed Tech IIIPortland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education Ed Tech III / Behavioral Health Professional to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other neurodevelopmental disabilities at Talbot Community School. Under the supervision of the School Principal, the Ed Tech / BHP assists the Special Education Teacher by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning, positive behavioral interventions and safety. Responsibilities involve working with students with behavioral and neurodevelopmental disabilities, individually and in small groups to assess performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, data tracking, Mainecare billing documentation, and non-instructional duties.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provides specially designed instruction to students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Implements lesson plans and follows schedules created by the special education teacher or appropriate related service provider
- Introduces new learning that is pre-planned in consultation with the special education teacher or appropriate related service provider
- Performs short-term instruction in small classes or in community-based programs
- Implements Positive Support Plans (PSPs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs)
- Maintains related, planned data collection
- Helps maintain order and assists in managing the behavior of students, including crisis intervention
- Participates in crisis intervention training and utilizes de-escalation techniques and therapeutic interventions, as appropriate
- Consults with special education teachers on a regular basis regarding educational needs, accommodations, and modifications
- Helps to implement follow-up activities/supports from related service providers, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social workers
- Monitors students engaged in independent work or similar activities while the teacher is otherwise occupied
- Provides information to assist the teacher in the evaluation of the learning process, behavior management programs, and individual student needs and progress, and recommends appropriate action
- Continues planned instructional activities during the teacher's temporary absence from the classroom
- Supervises students between classrooms, during lunch period and recess, and during playground activities; eats lunch with students, and provides physical and instructional assistance including but not limited to feeding/toileting/medical support, etc., as needed
- Assists in the supervision of students while being transported on buses (for field trips) and during the loading and unloading of buses
- Performs clerical and non-instructional duties such as recording and tracking data, distributing books and supplies, maintaining files/records of data as directed by case manager, and photocopying instructional materials; however, such duties comprise a clear minority of the work hours
- Attends meetings, professional development, and in-service training, as required
- Completes service delivery and data documentation as needed
- Maintains FERPA and respects the confidentiality of all student and staff information
- Maintains ethical behavior
- Performs other duties, as assigned
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules and procedure manuals Basic numeracy skills Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and others in an open, friendly, business-like manner
- Education, Training, and Experience
Approval as an Educational Technician III by the Maine Department of Education; in the alternative, Maine provisional or professional teacher certification Preference will be given to candidates with a college degree that includes nine credit hours related to an education field, such as behavior management or classroom strategies, and to candidates who have at least one year of experience working with students in structured situations
Credential Requirements
Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization Maine State Educational Technician III (023) authorization CPI certification (or ability to be certified) preferred BHP certification preferred
Physical Demands
Ability to perform physical tasks associated with implementing PSPs and ITPs Frequent bending, walking, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 35 pounds may be required Outside duty may be required
Employment Details
Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Assignment:
Permanent Reports to: School Principal Contract: Part of Ed Tech union Pay range: $22.14-33.79 in current school year (hourly rate based on experience, as outlined in CBA)
Benefits:
Eligible for benefits as outlined here About TalbotGerald E. Talbot Community School is a Pre-K through Grade 5 school of nearly 400 students named in honor of Gerald E. Talbot, one of the most cherished and respected community leaders in Portland, ME. We are proud of our diverse population of learners from around the world, who speak 23 different languages. Talbot is a Title I school and is also recognized by the MDOE as a community school, which means we focus on meeting not only the academic needs of our students but also their broader developmental needs, including ensuring their physical and mental health, promoting their social and community engagement and supporting and strengthening their families and neighborhood. In addition to housing one of the district's functional life skills (FLS) programs, our building is also shared with a branch of the Portland Public Library, a Greater Portland Health dental office, and space for the Recreation Department of Portland Parks and Recreation, including a community swimming pool. Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
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