Lead Behavior Specialist

The May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in West Springfield is currently accepting resumes for a full time, salaried, Lead Behavior Specialist to provide classroom leadership in a class with children or adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities during the school day.  We provide full-day, year-round educational and vocational services for children and adolescents from preschool to age 22, using proven methods of treatment and teaching based on the latest clinical and applied research. Just a few of the aMAYzing opportunities that would be available to you include… Comprehensive benefits package Generous paid time off and paid holidays (including your birthday as a holiday). Fully paid in-house training and free continuing education seminars. Mentorship and supervision from master's and doctoral-level behavior analysts  Participation in applied research projects with opportunities to publish and present. Funding to attend regional and international conferences (e.g., BABAT, ABAI, APBA) Tuition discounts for graduate studies in Special Education and ABA. Discounts are with local universities (e.g., Regis University, UMass Lowell, Endicott) and online programs (e.g., SUNY Empire, Purdue Global). Responsibilities Provide coordination and leadership to classroom students and staff        Deliver student individualized and group instruction and other educational objectives       Design and Implement comprehensive behavior support plans      Conduct behavior assessments as needed     Train classroom staff to implement academic interventions and behavior support plans with integrity      Supervise classroom staff and provide support and feedback as needed  Collect and analyze IOA, treatment integrity and behavior data        Collaborate with classroom teacher and educational team using data driven decision making to modify behavior support plans         Ensure appropriate contact with parents regarding behavioral issues         Participate in home consultation as needed         Provide student case management Manage Behavioral crisis Qualifications: Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred; Current enrollment in Master’s of Applied Behavior Analysis considered    Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred; Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst considered          Strong ABA knowledge and practical application experience required       Strong organizational and communication skills required        Experience with working with children and/or adults with developmental disabilities required      Experience with behavior support plans & training staff         Management experience preferred        Valid driver's license required   We value a small caseload with focus quality and individualized Educational services for our students. Lead Behavior Specialists oversee a classroom of 6 students and staff and provide students one to one instruction based on an ABA service delivery model. Be part of an Interdisciplinary team to ensure high quality implementation of evidence-based practices to the students that are served by May Center School! For six decades, May Institute has set the national standard for providing comprehensive, research-based services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, brain injury and mental illness. May Institute blends science with service to help make progress possible for thousands of children, adults, and families each year. Join us in our mission to promote independence, choice, dignity and respect for those we serve.   Who are we? May Institute offers a continuum of care that begins with applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services for toddlers newly diagnosed with an ASD, and continues with school consultation, residential placement, special education schools, and adult services to meet the needs of our many clients and their families. Part of what sets May Institute apart from other organizations is our uncompromising commitment to professionalism and excellence. Our work is grounded in evidence-based ABA practice. Our mission and vision drive us to understand each person’s unique needs and find effective means to help each individual reach his or her potential and live as independently as possible.  Our May Center Schools for Autism and Developmental Disabilities offer full-day, year-round educational services to children and adolescents. Our schools focus on building communication, social, behavioral, vocational, and academic skills.   Who are you? As the Behavior Specialist you will receive training, supervision, and ongoing support from Master’s and PhD level supervisors within the program and the organization. You will be responsible for developing and supervising the daily implementation of behavior support plans and classroom wide interventions in a classroom typically consisting of 6 students and 6-7 staff. The behavior specialist works collaboratively with the classroom special education teacher and other specialists in a fast-paced educational environment as part of the classroom's 1:1 student to staff ratio. The teacher and behavior specialist share time off students when staffing permits. This is a full-time, year round position, and the schedule is a flexible start between 7 AM - 8:10 AM with once per week required clinical meetings at 7:40 AM once per week.