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Form of work- Spec Ed Tech III-BA PDP
Up to $4,000 sign-on bonus
prorated for part-time
must be separated from MaineHealth for 3+ mos to be eligible
- Position Summary
- Education Technicians- Behavior Analyst PDP provide academic instruction and behavioral support in our year-round special purpose schools. Under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher, BCBA and the Director, the Special Ed Tech III-Developmental Disorders will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team which includes special education teachers, psychologists, Behavior Analysts, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, physical therapists, psychiatrists, and nurses to design and provide services that support the achievement of academic, behavioral, and daily living goals of students in accordance with the Individual Treatment Plan, IEP and/or behavior support plan. The Special Ed Tech III-Developmental Disorders Behavior Analyst- PDP is actively involved in providing instructional services and behavioral treatment to meet the required academic, behavioral, and daily living needs of our students, with a focus on helping children learn new ways of coping with challenges and increasing their communication and independence.
- Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Bachelor's degree in special education or related field required. Enrollment in a Master's program that meets BACB requirements for BCBA certification.
- License/Certifications: Certification as an Education Technician III from the Maine Department of Education (minimum of 90 credits in approved study). Certification as School-Based Behavioral Health Professional preferred (may be provided upon hire).
- Experience: 1+ year of experience working with children or youth with developmental disorders, mental health disorders, and/or challenging behavior in school, hospital, or residential setting.
- DOE and DHHS fingerprinting required.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide education and care to students/patients (ages 5 - 20) with consideration of variable cognitive abilities, developmental levels, and cultural patterns
- Willing and able to learn and appropriately implement crisis management procedures for the purpose of maintaining the safety of students and others
