CLIMB BHP - Educational Technician III

Lewiston School DepartmentJob DescriptionPosition Title: CLIMB BHP - Educational Technician IIIDepartment: Special EducationReports To: Director of Special EducationPrepared By: Special Education Department Approved By: Superintendent of Schools SUMMARY: Join an innovative team of educators supporting students with special needs in a unique and specialized setting attached to a community school. To meet the needs of students with complex learning and developmental needs, Lewiston Schools has established a multidisciplinary intensive education program designed to support students with individualized programming while encouraging them to benefit from their peers and offer access to naturalistic teaching settings.This role is part of a highly supported team building on a strong programmatic structure for all classrooms with opportunities to individualize and innovate. The Instructional Specialist BHPs will support the special educator in developing/implementing large and small group instruction, facilitating a flexible class environment favorable to learning and personal independence; meaningful social interaction with peers; students to strengthen social, executive functioning, and foundational learning skills needed for success in their elementary grade education. This role offers many opportunities for leadership within the BHP team and collaboration across disciplines in order to best help students generalize their learning across settings.Hourly Pay/Salary Range: $29.49 - $33.19ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned (see program handbook)Develop materials for and implement individualized and group instruction.Including group and/or individualized: visual supports, adaptive materials, schedules, portfolios, curriculum and theme activities.Facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners.This includes all academic, behavioral and functional skill instruction, generalization and maintenance.

This would also include other areas throughout a student's day such as: lunch, recess, hallway transitions, social opportunities with peers as well as transportation.Implement and follow individualized lesson plans, Positive Behavior Support Plans and/or Individualized Crisis Behavior Management Plans.Collect individualized and group data across the school day.Graph and monitor data, flagging objectives that meet criteria and/or for which trends require educator/BCBA/ related service provider attention.Support and teach students using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) across the school day.Assist with setup of classroom, individual student area and program group areas.BHP direct services in the program, by nature, require a staffs constant attention. This includes but is not limited to: Following precautions set forth in PBSP and by Sped / BCBA/Clinician directionKeeping calm in unforeseen circumstances being thoughtful of variables that may, or may not maintain challenging behavior.Being mindful of clothing choice worn on a daily basis (i.e. employees must wearclosed-toe shoes)Refraining from cell phone use, except during personal breaks.Expectation to attend the Professional Development sessions on Wednesdays after the scheduled shift.COURSE OF YEAR & SCHEDULE: This is a full time role working a program-specific calendar aligned to Lewiston Public Schools academic year with 6 weeks of full time summer services as well as additional summer professional learning days.COMMUNICATIONGood teamwork starts with professional communication skills that facilitate a safe and structured environment for students and staff.Written communicationAny written communication should be legible, professional and with the best interest of students in mind.Verbal communicationFeedback may be delivered in many different methods during the day. Feedback should always be intended as a tool to improve ones 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 which surrounds them.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Eligible for BHP Certification. DOE Certification Educational Technician IIIBenefits: 403(b)403(b) matchingDental InsuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible schedule (7:30 am - 3:30 pm) or (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)Flexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time off15 Paid HolidaysParental leaveProfessional development assistanceRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insuranceOTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES, PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: See program specific handbookLewiston Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $29 - $33