ECC Support Specialist at Methuen Public Schools

TITLE: Early Childhood Support SpecialistSCHOOL YEAR: 2025-2026QUALIFICATIONS:Licensed by the Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Applied Behavior degree in a related field preferredMassachusetts license from the appropriate state licensing board if appropriateExperience in and/or expertise in early childhood including programming and staff and knowledge of providing behavioral interventions and assessments including expertise in creating and managing a behavioral system behavioral intervention plans and functional behavioral assessmentsStrong understanding of ABA principles positive behavior supports and data collection to work with students having a variety of challenges and to collaborate with staff working directly with students in the programOutstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist with arrival dismissal and to behavior/regulation consult with for teachers and program staff with the development of visual supports token systems schedules and reinforcement tools to increase student engagement and with the implementation of ACE programming ensuring data-driven decision-making and accurate progress behavioral assessments interventions and teacher consultations for students identified with or suspected of having behavioral challengesCoordinate the creation and management of behavioral intervention plans and functional behavioral assessments for identified studentsProvide training professional development and in-class coaching for the staff in data collection behavior management reinforcement systems de-escalation and behavior observations and collect data to assess the effectiveness of in IEP meetings as needed to share data and recommendations regarding student progress and behavioral in coordination with building administrators teachers and working in early childhood or preschool settings OF EMPLOYMENT:Ten-month year; Salary to be determined (Unit A contract if certified teacher)INTERVIEWS BY INVITATION ONLYMETHUEN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SERVICE PROVIDERThe Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color sex disability gender identity religion national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities advantages privileges and courses of study.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Children Activity,Access Control,Human Resources Administration,Government,Actuary,Hydraulics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1