Benjamin Conroy faces up to 30 years in prison.
Benjamin Conroy, 33, has pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a child at Ocean Avenue Elementary School last year. Credit: CBS 13

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A former Portland elementary school employee faces as many as 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to child sex charges.

Benjamin Conroy, 33, was charged with sexually exploiting a child at Ocean Avenue Elementary School last year.

In court Wednesday, Conroy admitted he sexually abused a 7-year-old student with autism.

A tip from a citizen led police to Conroy.