Special Education Tech III—Developmental Disorders

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

Benefits offered by this job

paid parental leave

flexible work options

student loan assistance

professional development opportunities

well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization is seeking a Special Education Tech III—Developmental Disorders to support instructional services and behavioral interventions for students with developmental needs. Under supervision, you will help students learn new coping strategies and improve daily living skills.

You will contribute to a team including teachers and behavioral health professionals, and participate in year-round special purpose programs designed to foster communication, independence,

Qualifications

• Certification as Education Technician III from Maine DOE (or obtain within 90 days).
• Minimum of 90 credits of approved study required.
• Preferred: School-Based Behavioral Health Professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services and behavioral treatment to meet academic, behavioral, and daily living needs of students.
• Help children learn coping strategies and increase communication and independence.

Skills

Child development

Education

Education Technician III certification (Maine Dept of Education)

Minimum 90 credits of approved study

Job description

Summary

The Special Education Tech III - DD role provides instruction and behavioral support in year-round special purpose programs. Under the supervision of the Special Education Teacher, BCBA/Social Worker and the Director, the Special Education Tech III—Developmental Disorders is actively involved in providing instructional services and behavioral treatment to meet the required academic, behavioral and daily living needs of 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: Minimum of 90 credits of approved study required.
• License/Certifications: Certification as an Education Technician III from the Maine Department of Education (minimum of 90 credits in approved study) required or must obtain within 90 days of start date. Certification as School-Based Behavioral Health Professional preferred (may be provided upon hire).
• Experience: One year of experience working with children or youth with developmental disorders, mental health disorders, and/or challenging behavior in school, hospital, or residential setting preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Knowledge and skills necessary to provide education and care to students’ ages 5-

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire.

We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $23.38to $31.63 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

• comprehensive benefits
• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shift differentials or other incentives

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

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Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.