Special Education Ed Tech III — ASD & Behavior Support

Portland Public Schools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education Ed Tech III / Behavioral Health Professional to support students with ASD and neurodevelopmental disabilities as part of the Beach Program at Presumpscot Elementary. The Ed Tech assists the Special Education Teacher, reinforces instruction, and helps track progress in a supportive, structured environment.

The role involves crisis intervention, collaboration with therapists and teachers, and data documentation.

Qualifications

• Approval as an Educational Technician III by the Maine Department of Education or Maine provisional/professional teaching certification.
• Preference for candidates with a college degree including nine credit hours in education-related fields and at least one year of structured student experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction to students with IEPs.
• Implement PSPs, BIPs and ITPs.
• Assist with data collection and progress monitoring.
• Support classroom management and crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate with therapists and teachers to support student needs and progress.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and field trips.

Skills

Basic numeracy skills

Read and interpret documents

Interpersonal communication

Education

Maine Educational Technician III authorization

College degree with nine education credits (behavior management / classroom strategies)

Job description

Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education Ed Tech III / Behavioral Health Professional to support students with ASD and neurodevelopmental disabilities as part of the Beach Program at Presumpscot Elementary. The Ed Tech assists the Special Education Teacher, reinforces instruction, and helps track progress in a supportive, structured environment.

The role involves crisis intervention, collaboration with therapists and teachers, and data documentation.