Job description
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Education: N/A
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License/Certifications: Certificate of completion for the RBT 40-hour training, completed RBT Initial Competency Assessment, passed the RBT exam and received Registered Behavior Technician Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board; Maintain RBT Certification: Must maintain RBT certification by participating in ongoing supervision that meets the RBT supervision, supervisor, and documentation requirements, adhere to the RBT Ethics Code and Self-reporting Requirements, complete an RBT renewal application every year, including an RBT Renewal Competency Assessment; Certification as an Education Technician III from the Maine Department of Education (minimum of 90 credits in approved study)
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Experience: 2+ years of experience working with children or youth with developmental disorders, mental health disorders, and/or challenging behavior in school, hospital, or residential setting
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DOE fingerprinting required
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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
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Ability to appropriately implement crisis management procedures for the purpose of maintaining the safety of students and others
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Minimal level of proficiency in swimming in both shallow and deep water to secure safety of students in the event of an emergency
Position Summary
The Lead Education Technician III – RBT provides 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 Lead Ed Tech III – RBT also carries additional classroom and administrative responsibilities and provides support for the Ed Techs throughout the program. The Lead Ed Tech III – RBT works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team which includes special education teachers, education technicians, 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 Positive Behavior Support Plan. The Lead Ed Tech III – RBT is actively involved in supporting staff who provide 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. The Lead Ed Tech III - RBT is certified in behavior analysis and responsible for direct implementation of Positive Behavior Support Plans and skill acquisition programming for people with developmental disabilities based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis under the direction of a BCBA. The Lead Ed Tech III -RBT is responsible for monitoring progress of goals through daily data collection and clinical documentation.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Additional Information
MaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave,, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
MaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave,, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
Location: MaineHealth · COE K-12
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 40
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