LEAD Program

The LEAD Program supports students with significant cognitive, adaptive, and functional needs through individualized, skills-based instruction focused on communication, social development, functional academics, and independent living skills.

Pay Range: $18.88 to $28.96 per hour Key Responsibilities

• Support the deliver individualized instruction aligned with students' IEP goals, focusing on:

• Functional academics

• Communication and social skills

• Daily living and self-care skills

• Executive functioning and independence

• Support student inclusion and access to general education settings and community-based experiences, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in functional life skills, adaptive programming, or transition planning
• Familiarity with assistive technology, AAC, or community-based instruction
• Experience supervising or mentoring support staff

Why Join RSU 40 & the LEAD Program

• Collaborative, supportive team culture
• Strong focus on professional growth and shared leadership
• Opportunity to make a meaningful, long-term impact on students' independence and quality of life
• District commitment to improving and strengthening special education programming

Educational Technician Job Description Job Goal: To assist in the provision of an appropriate and quality education for all students

Qualifications Essential Functions

• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC)
• Educational Technician III credential
• Similar work-related experience
• Strong characteristics of cooperation, flexibility, initiative, and industriousness
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to relate sensitively to a wide variety of people

Reports to: Assigned regular education teacher(s), special education case manager and

building administrator

• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the classroom teacher or

appropriate content specialist, or assist in drill or practice activities

• Perform non-instructional, non-evaluative functions
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials
• Provide classroom management functions
• Introduce new learning preplanned in consultation with the classroom teacher or

appropriate content specialist

• Supervise small groups of students in community-based programs
• Develop and maintain trust and rapport with students
• Provide direct instructional support to students in the regular and special education

setting

• Maintain professional boundaries with highly vulnerable students, both in school

and in the community

• Accept direction of lead teacher and work collaboratively with team members
• Demonstrate positive communication with students, staff and parents
• Respectfully advocate for disabled children in the public-school setting
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information

regarding students and their families

• Maintain a high level of professionalism in following and supporting school district

policies, school rules and team standards in all areas

• Inform classroom teacher of any problems or special information about individual

students

• Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by classroom teacher and

building administrator

• Carry out assigned duties relating to the supervision of students, such as

playground, study hall, cafeteria and bus loading activities

• Supervise students for recess, lunch, and boarding buses, class trips, and to and

from classes and/or other related services programs.

Required Supervision

• Meet with the classroom/program teacher or appropriate content area specialist

and receive direction on a regular basis, whenever possible on a twice weekly basis;

or

• Perform short-term instruction in small classes or in community-based programs

with indirect supervision

Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) Certification Job Goal: To work as an integral part of a clinical team in providing therapeutic and

educational support as well as supervision of students with significant mental health or

developmental disabilities within a school setting.

Candidate will perform all duties of an Educational Technician III, in addition to:

Behavioral

• Implement positive behavioral support plans under the supervision of clinical

supervisor

• Teach and encourage practice of adaptive skills in each student's plan
• Collect data as required
• Show good judgement in responding to unexpected changes or crises as they arise
• Apply safe therapeutic physical and non-physical intervention and crisis

management, as trained Supervision and Paperwork

• Attend weekly team meetings prepared to communicate concerns, identify students'

progress, and collaborate in developing proactive behavior plans

• Perform all duties required for billing, including clear and timely documentation of

services and progress notes

• Accept teacher, clinician and administrative supervision
• Learn and use skills related to atypical child development, developmental

disabilities, and behavior intervention