Skill Building Technician Elementary

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.