Telepractice Support - Part-time

Job Details

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - RSU 9

227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938

Phone (207) 778-6571 | Fax (207) 778-4160

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“Working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all.”

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Telepractice Support Person
Part Time - Ed Tech I

G.D. Cushing School

Job Goal(s): To assist in the provision of an appropriate and quality education for identified students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or an Equivalent

• Ed Tech I certification from Maine DOE (Fingerprinting Approval)

Certifications

• Maine DOE Certification - LIST SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation (If itinerant position)
• Valid CHRC

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists students in accessing remote virtual speech/language intervention by picking up students in their classroom (depending on age), assisting students in connecting with therapists via virtual connection, and providing general student supervision.
• Provides basic technological trouble-shooting to address sound or connection issues.
• Works directly with the speech/language pathologist to schedule students.
• Keeps the speech/language pathologist (SLP) SLP informed of student absences via email or another method if agreed upon by SLP and telepractice support person.
• Carries out assigned duties relating to the supervision of students (e.g., recess, lunch, boarding buses, class trips, to and from classes and/or other related services programs).
• Supervises students for recess, lunch, and boarding buses, class trips, and to and from classes and/or other related services programs.
• Provides classroom management functions.
• Assists in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information regarding students and their families.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism in following and supporting school district policies, school rules and team standards in all areas.
• Carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Special Education staff person, Special Education administrator and building principal.
• Reports to lead teacher if unable to resolve a conflict with a colleague.
• Follows all necessary requirements regarding time clock procedures and adjustment slips
• Substitutes for other support staff when requested by administration (District Office).
• Follows expectations in the Special Education Ed Tech manual.
• Follows expectations in the telepractice support person training provided by RSU 9 and/or contracted virtual SLP agency.
• Is dependable, has positive work relationships, and a positive attitude towards students, colleagues, and the work tasks.

Experience

• Working with young children prefered; Ages 3-7

Working Schedule

• 2 days per week
• 5-7 hours per day
• Elementary Hours

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools or district buildings may be required at times.

Reports To: Building Principal

Rate:

• $20.65 - per hour

• Final rate is determined by candidate qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.

Terms of Employment: As determined annually by the District.

Evaluation: Completed annually by Principal / Director or their designee.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Instructional Support > Speech/Language Assistant

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mike Hanson , Assistant Director of Special Education
• District Office
• Phone: 207-778-9517
• Email: mhanson@mtbluersd.org