Special Education Ed Tech III (Next Step) - Longley School

Lewiston Public Schools; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Maine Public Employee retirement, 403b

15 paid sick days per year

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lewiston Public Schools is seeking an Educational Technician I–III to support Special Education teachers within the RISE / FLS / Day Treatment programs. The role emphasizes 1:1 and small-group instruction, adherence to IEP and PBSP plans, decelerating challenging behavior, and proactive data collection.

Candidates should be able to work five days a week, with access to district professional development days and a robust benefits package for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher with required college credits and Maine Education Technician Certification.
• BHP certification is required.
• TCIS training provided.
• Available to work five days per week per district schedule.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 1:1, 1:2, and small-group instruction across academic and social settings.
• Implement and follow each student’s IEP and PBSP.
• Use de-escalation strategies throughout the day.
• Prepare materials and set up classroom and student areas.
• Collect data and complete data entry.
• Operate standard school equipment (computers, laminators, copiers, AV).
• Follow each student’s day-to-day schedule.
• Provide constant attention during direct services while adhering to PBSPs and safety plans.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Data collection

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / 60 college credit hours / 90 college credit hours + Education Technician Certification

School-Based Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) certification

TCIS training

5 days/week availability

Tools

Computers

Laminators

Copiers

AV equipment

Job description

Lewiston Public Schools

Job Title Educational Technician I, II, III RISE /FLS / Day Treatment Program

Department Special Education

Reports To Special Education Teacher (daily direction); Program Administrator / Director of Special Education (supervision)

Approved By J. Langlais, Superintendent

Effective Date 10/2/2026

Status Full-time, hourly

Pay Range $20.86 $28.12 per hour

Position Summary

The Educational Technician I, II, III assists the Special Education Teacher in delivering the services in each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP). The role is based in the RISE / FLS / Day Treatment programs operated by Lewiston Public Schools.

Essential Requirement: Availability

The employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule. This is an essential function of the position, not a preference.

RISE /FLS / Day Treatment students depend on consistent staffing to follow their IEPs and PBSPs safely. Regular, predictable attendance on every scheduled school day is therefore required, along with any required professional development days on the district calendar.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Facilitate 1:1, 1:2, and small-group instruction that meets the needs of complex learners, across all academic and social opportunities in the day.
  • This includes academic instruction, lunch, recess, hallway transitions, breaks with peers, and transportation.
  • A RISE /FLS/ DT Ed Tech is always with their student(s), unless the IEP or the Special Education Teacher directs otherwise.
• Implement and follow each student's IEP and PBSP.
• Use de-escalation strategies throughout the day.
• Help set up the classroom and individual student areas, and prepare materials for specialized instruction.
• Collect relevant data and complete data entry.
• Help assemble and hang bulletin board materials and keep displays current, as requested.
• Operate standard school equipment, such as computers, laminators, copiers, and audiovisual equipment.
• Follow each student's day-to-day schedule.
• Give students constant attention during 1:1 and other direct services, including:
  • Refraining from cell phone use except during personal breaks.
  • Dressing appropriately for the role, including closed-toe shoes every day.
  • Following precautions in each PBSP and as directed by the Special Education Teacher, BCBA, or Clinician.
  • Staying calm in unforeseen circumstances and considering variables that may maintain challenging behavior.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None. The Ed Tech III provides instruction with the Special Education Teacher in 1:1, 1:2, and small-group settings, in both RISE /FLS / DT and general education classrooms as indicated.

Communication

• Written: Legible, professional, and always in the best interest of students.
• Verbal feedback: Delivered in many ways throughout the day and intended to improve skills and job knowledge.
• Following direction: Directions and recommendations from the Special Education Teacher, BCBA, Clinician, and school administration are followed to the greatest extent possible.
• Among Ed Techs: Communication is appropriate to the setting and the audience present.

Schedule and Work Year

ItemDetailDaysMonday Friday, 5 days per week, per the Lewiston Public Schools scheduleHoursVary depending upon school locationWork yearLewiston Public Schools academic year calendar

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the 5-day-per-week availability requirement. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma (1), at least 60 college credit hours (II), or 90 college credit hours (III) and Education Technician Certification through the State of Maine Department of Education
• School-Based Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) certification
• Completed TCIS training (provided)
• Available and able to work 5 days per week per the Lewiston Public Schools schedule

Language Skills

• Read and understand technical educational instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Present information effectively in 1:1, 1:2, and small-group settings to students, co-teachers, and other school staff.

Mathematical Skills

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Compute mean (average), rate, ratio, and percent, and draw bar and line graphs.

Reasoning ability

• Follow complex educational and behavioral treatment plans.
• Find solutions when plans are exhausted, within applicable law and the methods of Applied Behavior Analysis and QBS Safety-Care.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Build effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies.
• Advocate for including RISE students in the general education setting.

Compensation And Benefits

Hourly pay ranges from $20.86 to $28.12. Full-time employees receive a robust benefits package:

• Health insurance, with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Maine Public Employee retirement, 403(b), and 457 plans
• 15 paid sick days per year, including 5 personal days
• Tuition reimbursement and more

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly sit, talk, and listen.
• Stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods throughout the school day.
• Regularly climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Push items of up to 50 pounds, such as pushing children on a bike or rearranging furniture.
• Perform approved de-escalation and behavior response methods (QBS Safety-Care), including physical interventions, as trained and certified.
• Use close, distance, and peripheral vision, which are essential for reliable data collection.

The classroom noise level is usually loud, at a standard level for this setting. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

ADA Statement

The information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act.

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

Federal Nondiscrimination Notice

Lewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.