Technician: Special Education Instructional Support
About The Position
Provides services to students in their current environments and supports, trains, and consults with teachers and IEP teams regarding students’ instructional and behavioral needs. The position travels from school to school throughout the county to provide services in school-based settings during normal business hours. The role works directly with students, teachers, and IEP teams to support instructional programs and plans; develops recommendations and materials; models and trains staff in recommended techniques; and monitors student behavior. The position may use appropriate physical therapeutic techniques as necessary. The position requires an associate’s degree in an applicable education field, nine college or continuing-education credits of relevant training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of experience supporting students with behavioral and academic needs is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The employee must hold or be eligible for a Maryland or state-of-residence Class C non-commercial driver’s license and have daily access to reliable transportation. Employment is 10 months, 191 days, and 7 hours per workday.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in an applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university; or successful completion of nine college or continuing-education credits of specific training related to one or more of the following: emotional disturbance, autism, early childhood, speech/language, intellectual disability, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and learning disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three years of experience supporting students with behavioral and academic needs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to exercise patience, courtesy, tact, and good judgment when dealing with challenging students, including the physical and mental capacities required for this work.
- Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships with professional and support staff.
- Ability to independently plan and follow assignments.
- Willingness to learn and assist in implementing instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to support students.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies that encourage parental involvement in student learning.
- Ability to engage diverse parents and guardians with varied communication styles, skill levels, and experience to support their child’s education.
- Ability to use a variety of teaching styles to respond to diverse learners.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications, such as video/web conferencing and Microsoft Office Suite applications; Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred.
- Hold or be eligible for a Class C non-commercial driver’s license issued by Maryland or the state of legal residence.
- Daily access to reliable transportation.
- Retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with students, teachers, and IEP teams to assist with implementing instructional programs, plans, and activities.
- Assist with training school-based staff in therapeutic and/or specialty-area techniques.
- Collect, maintain, and analyze data about students, their progress, and services provided.
- Develop recommendations and create materials to support students in their environments.
- Model recommendations and train staff members in their use.
- Provide follow-up and support through classroom observation.
- Monitor student behavior in accordance with accepted and appropriate practices and techniques.
- Employ appropriate physical therapeutic techniques when necessary.
- Consult with professional staff about appropriate instructional strategies and specialty-area intervention plans.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and professional development.
- Travel throughout the county to provide services in school-based settings during normal business hours.
- Perform other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
