Special Education RISE BHP Ed Tech II/III - Geiger Elementary School

Lewiston Public Schools; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 27,634 - 37,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with up to 85% premium paid

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid sick days per year

Job summary

A public school district in Washington is seeking a Special Education RISE BHP Ed Tech II/III at Geiger Elementary School. The role involves assisting Special Education Teachers in delivering services outlined in IEPs, implementing behavioral strategies, and facilitating instruction for students with varying needs. Candidates should have three years of postsecondary education and experience in educational settings. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, focusing on the well-being and educational success of students.

Qualifications

• Three years of postsecondary education required.
• Ability to read technical educational instructions.
• Experience in child care or education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate small group instruction for complex learners.
• Implement IEP and PBSP strategies throughout the day.
• Collect and enter relevant educational data.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Data entry

Instruction facilitation

Behavioral support

Education

Three years postsecondary education or 90 credit hours in related area

Tools

Standard school equipment (computer, laminator, copier)

Job description

Special Education RISE BHP Ed Tech II/III - Geiger Elementary School JobID: 3706

Overview

Date Posted: 1/21/2026. Location: Geiger Elementary School.

SUMMARY: Assists Special Education Teacher in delivery of educational services indicated in students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavioral Support Plan (PBSP) within RISE/Day Treatment programs operated by Lewiston Public Schools.

Salary Range: $20.06 - $27.04

Benefits: Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including health insurance with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer; dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans; 12 paid sick days per year; tuition reimbursement and more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to facilitate 1:1, 1:2 and small group instruction while meeting the needs of complex learners. Includes all academic and social opportunities throughout the day, such as lunch, recess, hallway transitions, breaks with peers, and transportation. Essentially, a RISE/DT Ed. Tech is always with their student(s), unless otherwise indicated by the IEP and/or Special Education Teacher direction.
• Able to implement and follow an IEP and PBSP, including responsible implementation of de-escalation strategies throughout the day.
• Assist with setup of classroom, individual student area, and preparation of materials for specialized instruction.
• Collect relevant data and perform data entry.
• Assist in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current as requested.
• Operates standard school equipment such as computer, laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• Responsible for following day-to-day schedule of students.
• Constant attention required for 1:1 and other direct services in RISE/DT, including refraining from cell phone use except during personal breaks, wearing closed-toe shoes, following PBSP precautions and being calm in unforeseen circumstances.

Communication

• Teamwork is imperative. Written communication must be legible, professional, and in the best interest of students.
• Verbal communication: feedback delivered to improve skill and increase job knowledge; directions and recommendations from Special Education Teacher, BCBA, Clinician, and school administration are followed to the greatest extent possible; communication between Ed Techs is appropriate to the environment and audience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Instruction in RISE/DT classroom with Special Education Teacher with 1:1, 1:2 and small groups in RISE/DT and General Education classrooms as indicated.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Three years postsecondary education and/or the accumulation of 90 credit hours of approved study in a related area. (For vocational education, three years of work experience in the field.)

This is essential for Education Technician III certification required by Maine DOE and for (School Based) Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) certification.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend technical educational instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information in 1:1, 1:2 and small group situations to students, co-teachers, and other school personnel as appropriate.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute mean, rate, ratio, and percent; draw bar and line graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to follow complex educational and behavioral treatment plans; find solutions within scope of applicable laws, Applied Behavior Analysis methods, QBS, and Safety Care.

Other Skills and Abilities

Previous work in child care and/or education is preferred; develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School committee policies; advocate for inclusion of RISE students within the General Education setting.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit, talk or listen; stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds; push items of 50 pounds; maintain specific vision abilities (close, distance, peripheral) for reliable data collection.

Work Environment

Noise level usually loud at a standard acceptable level. Employee continuously responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Lewiston 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.