MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
525 12th Street
Manistee, MI 49660
231.723.3521 - manisteemariners.org
POSTING
May 7, 2026
(Internal/External)
POSITION
Elementary Skill Building Technician (school based) - 1 to 2
Positions Available
DESCRIPTION
MAPS (Manistee Area Public School) is searching for a skill
building technician who supports the needs of young learners.
This work grows student independence, confidence, and
social-emotional well being within the school environment.
- Implement behavioral interventions for students needing skill
building, and teach/role model appropriate behaviors and
school-readiness skills.
- Teach and support student skills and independence in:
observing personal space, listening and responding to
instruction, following routines, and increasing endurance for
non-preferred learning activities.
- Teach and support students in their development of: social
skills, safe interactions, making friends, and being part of a
classroom community.
- Understand the likes, dislikes, hopes, and dreams of the
student and family, and see skill building as incremental, but
continuous growth.
- Learn and implement Crisis Prevention and behavior
protocols.
- Be available for monthly before/after school team meetings.
- Collect data for daily growth logs, summarize logs into weekly
and monthly templates as directed by supervisor.
- Promote a positive image of MAPS while contributing to the
organization for its growth
- Facilitate teamwork between all team members via open
communication, responsibility sharing, and a cooperative
attitude.
- Comply with all laws and regulations regarding reporting
suspected abuse and neglect.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all restricted information, data,
and reports.
Respect the privacy and dignity of each child.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree with coursework in at least 2 college courses
relating to child/adolescent development, applied behavior
analysis and/or psychology. In accordance with Michigan law, all
candidates must be able to clear a criminal history check before
employment.
PAY/BENEFITS
Hourly wage begins at $17, adjusted for experience. The benefit
package includes a state retirement plan.
HOURS:
Minimum of 20 hrs, maximum of 38 hrs per school week.
Follows the school calendar year.
EXPIRATION DATE
Until filled.