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Manistee Area Public Schools

Skill Building Technician Elementary - 2 Positions

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What they do

A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.

$64,226 / year median in Michigan

+10% projected growth

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MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
525 12th Street Manistee, MI 49660 231.723.3521 - manisteemariners.org POSTING August 3, 2026 (Internal/External)
POSITION
​ Elementary Skill Building Technician (school based) - 2 ​ ​ Position Available (MES & MECC)
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.
Preferred:
​ 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.