Special Education Ed Tech III, Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support Program (Breathe) (Full Time)

POSITION OVERVIEW: Special Education Ed Tech III, Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support (Full Time) - East End Community School
We are seeking a skilled Ed Tech III to support our Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support Program (a.k.a. Breathe) at East End Community School, starting spring 2025 and extending into the 2025-2026 school year. Under the supervision of both the Director of Specialized Programs and Principal, the Education Technician / Behavioral Health Professional assists the Special Education Teacher by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning, positive behavioral interventions, and safety. Responsibilities involve managing students with behavioral disabilities in alignment with behavior plans and IEP’s, supporting students engagement in academics individually and in small groups, supporting instructional goals, motivating learning, assisting with classroom management, data tracking, Mainecare billing documentation, and non-instructional duties such as supervising lunch, recess, and non academic time.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Managing Behavior

• Aligns with students IEP’s and behavior plans to support and de-escalate and manage the behavior of students, including crisis intervention
• May be asked to take lead in crisis intervention training and utilizes de-escalation techniques and therapeutic interventions, as appropriate
• Implements Positive Support Plans (PSPs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs)
• Supervises students between classrooms, during lunch period and recess, as well as during to and from transportation as needed
• May support preparing materials or reorganizing of classroom as needed

Supporting Instruction

• Provides specially designed instruction (defined as instructional activities designed to address deficits related to a student’s disability) to students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Implements lesson plans and follows schedules created by the special education teacher or appropriate related service provider
• Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.

Collaboration and Data Support

• Meets with special education team weekly regarding educational needs, accommodations, and modifications
• Tracks data as requested, providing information to assist the team in the evaluation of the learning process, behavior management programs, and individual student needs and progress

Other

• 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, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to calculate accurately
• Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and others in a professional 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with implementing PSPs and ITPs
• Ability to physically assist students (lifting up to 35 pounds) to support students to perform adaptive living and self-care skills, if assigned to work with non-ambulatory students
• Frequent bending, walking, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 35 pounds may be required
• Whenever a staff member is responsible for more than 35 pounds of a student’s weight, additional staff will be required to lift the student safely (2-person requirement)
• Mechanical lifts will be considered and provided on an individual as-needed basis
• Additional demands may require moving wheelchairs, assisting with toileting, feeding, and other daily living activities

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
• Maine State Educational Technician III (023) certification & 028 authorization (more info)
• Certified in Safety-Care or able to be certified

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• School year position
• Permanent
• Full time, 1.0 FTE
• Eligible for overtime

ABOUT EAST END: East End Community School is located on Munjoy Hill in Portland, overlooking the city and ocean. As one of the most diverse schools in Northern New England, we celebrate the many languages and cultural heritages of our students and families. As a Title 1 school, more than 80% of our students qualify for free/ reduced lunch and over half our students are multilingual learners. We hope you'll hear laughter as you walk about the school, seeing and hearing the joy of our students.

Our vision centers on diversity, equity, relationships, growth, and achievement. We hold high expectations for all learners, grounded in the belief that every student can meet and exceed grade-level standards. We are committed to providing access to high-quality instruction where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning.

We have many partners in our Community, including the Root Cellar, Learning Works, Portland Symphony, Mayo Street Arts, Opera Maine and more. We have a Chess club, Chorus, Band and Strings for older students as well as extra-curricular sports including a soccer program with the Hearts of Pines professional soccer team. We want all students, families and community members to be seen, heard and welcomed. Get to know us and learn why our motto is: Empowering Students of the World, for the World.
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