Ed Tech III

Job Title:

Educational Technician / School-Based Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) – Special Purpose Preschool

Location:

Arundel, Maine

Program:
Special Purpose Preschool (Ages 3–5)

Schedule:

Full-Time, Year-Round

About the Position:

Our Special Purpose Preschool in Arundel, Maine is seeking dedicated and compassionate Educational Technicians / School-Based Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) to support young children ages 3–5 with developmental and behavioral needs. This role provides hands-on classroom and one-on-one support using evidence-based behavioral and educational strategies.

Educational Technicians work under the supervision of certified Special Education Teachers and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and play a critical role in preparing children for kindergarten and long-term success.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay

• Year-round employment

• Overtime opportunities

• Paid training and supervision

• BHP and RBT training provided upon hire

• Clinical experience in an ABA-based educational setting

• Health insurance with multiple plan options

• Dental and vision insurance

• Career advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students individually or in small groups within a center-based preschool program

• Implement educational and behavioral plans developed by the teaching and clinical team

• Reinforce skills and learning introduced by classroom teachers

• Assist with classroom preparation, organization, and daily routines

• Model positive communication, behavior, and social skills

• Collect observational data and contribute to student progress documentation

• Maintain confidentiality of all student and staff information

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of educators and clinicians

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of 90 college credits required

• (90 credits required to qualify for Ed Tech III certification)

• Ability to obtain and maintain Educational Technician authorization through the Maine Department of Education

• Willingness to complete BHP and/or RBT training (provided by employer)

• Successful completion of criminal background check, fingerprinting, and reference checks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social services, or a related field

• Experience working with young children or individuals with developmental disabilities

• Prior Educational Technician, BHP, or ABA experience