Autism Preschool Technician: Empowering Early Learners

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health in Maine seeks an Educational Technician III – Autism Preschool to provide instruction and behavioral support in year-round programs under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher and Director. The Education Tech III delivers services to help students reach communication, play, socialization, self-care, cognitive, behavior and motor goals.

The role emphasizes supporting children aged 3–5 with autism and other developmental disabilities, with compliance to

Qualifications

• Education: minimum of 90 credits of approved study required.
• Certification as an Education Technician III from the Maine Dept. of Education or eligible within 90 days.
• Two years of experience in special education or related field preferred, especially with autism.
• DOE fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and behavioral support in year-round programs.
• Support students in achieving goals across communication, play, social, self-care, cognitive, behavior and motor domains.

Skills

2 years experience in special ed

Autism experience

Education

90 credits of approved study

DOE Education Technician III certification or eligibility

Job description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health in Maine seeks an Educational Technician III – Autism Preschool to provide instruction and behavioral support in year-round programs under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher and Director. The Education Tech III delivers services to help students reach communication, play, socialization, self-care, cognitive, behavior and motor goals.

The role emphasizes supporting children aged 3–5 with autism and other developmental disabilities, with compliance to