Special Education Ed Tech III, Breathe Program (Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support) - Casco Bay High

TITLE: Special Education Ed Tech III, Breathe Program (Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support) - Casco Bay High

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Portland Public Schools seeks a dedicated Educational Technician III to support students in the Breathe Program at Casco Bay High. The Breathe Program is a specialized, district-wide behavioral and social-emotional program designed for students with significant behavioral needs. It offers a self-contained, flexible learning environment with dedicated staff aimed at supporting students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) while striving to increase access to general education settings over time.

With the supervision of the Director of Specialized Programs and school principal, the Ed Tech 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 student 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
• Completes service delivery and data documentation for Mainecare services (Sections 65 and 28)

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:

• Training as Behavioral Health Professional status preferred
• 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
• CPI training certification (or ability to be certified) preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with implementing PSPs and safety plans