Ed Techs

Central Aroostook Association•Presque Isle, ME

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Education Technician is a direct care position that performs instructional tasks in OTC, a special purpose private school in the classroom and community settings. Responsibilities include assisting teachers using programs that are designed to train students with developmental disabilities in Activities for Daily Living (ADL), sensory, physical fitness, social development, academics, and independence, assisting students in-the-area of personal hygiene, and transporting students to and from community in an Agency vehicle. Specific duties of this position will vary depending on the program location.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working with students with developmental disabilities who have varying abilities and behaviors is preferred.
Ability and willingness to manage emotional or physical emergencies that can arise.
Ability to work on a team, sharing responsibilities with co-workers, accepting direction from supervisors, and contributing ideas.
Ability to safely accompany individuals into the community.
Ability and willingness to assist individuals with all aspects of toileting and hygiene skills.
Ability to pass all required training, as specified by the program.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); participate in an introductory orientation training within the first eight weeks of employment.
Must qualify as an Educational Technician I with the Department of Education.
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) - certified.
Fingerprinted for certification with the Department of Education
Safety Care - within six months
CPR/First Aid - within six months
Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA) - if required

Responsibilities

Provides academic support to students by way of explanation, alternative teaching methods, and one-on-one tutoring to achieve students Individual Education Plan goals and objectives.
Attends to personal needs and safety of assigned students at-all-times to ensure access and participation of the daily routine and curriculum, including feeding, toileting, personal hygiene and first aid.
Supports student in joining classroom activities, adapting these activities as needed under the supervision of classroom teacher.
Supports students with difficult behaviors (i.e. implementing behavior plans, data tracking, deescalation and physical intervention that may include Safety-Care physical management procedures).
Protects the health, safety and wellbeing of clients served, including but not limited to de-escalation techniques and/or administering physical restraints to protect themselves and others from harm.
Provides families with information and support related to enhancing the skill development of students.
Assists students in using adaptive equipment, as necessary. Utilizes wheelchairs, lifts and other assistive devices to transfer clients to and from vehicles, following prescribed protocols.
Keeps daily notes on students shares those notes with teacher/ supervisor on-a-daily basis; files incident reports; assists in writing quarterly progress reports.
Assists in cleaning the classroom to ensure a clean, safe environment for students, including sweeping, mopping, sanitation, clean-up, etc.
Student transportation is needed.
Attends required training to maintain certifications, as well as other training as assigned.
May assist with planning classroom curriculum and materials acquisition.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
Be committed to the mission of Central Aroostook Association.
Adhere to applicable State and Central Aroostook Association policies and regulations.
Work as a member of the Behavioral Health team in the performance of duties.
Work in harmonious relationships with all co-workers, management, students, and visitors.
Be an active and productive member of the community. As social roles can be life defining, it is imperative that the Association ensure that the social image of individuals is enhanced and that opportunities are created for people to be active and productive community members.
Maintain confidentiality by keeping information concerning students, employees, and the Association itself confidential.