Inclusion Support Specialist for Children with Autism (ISS)

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HAVERHILL MASSACHUSETTS 01830

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION

HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION

Title of Position: Inclusion Support Specialist for Children with Austism (ISS)

(ANTICIPATED OPENINGS)

Work Year: August - June

Effective Date

of Employment: 2025/2026 School Year

Salary: $35000 to $40000

Organizational Relationship

or Line of Authority: Works under the supervision of the Executive Director of Student Support Services and the building Adminstrator for day to day operations.

The Inclusion Support Specialist for children with Autism(ISS) is an integral member of our educational and support team dedicated to facilitating the successful inclusion and integration of children with autism into mainstream educational and social environments. The ISS will work directly with children educators and support staff to create effective strategies that promote the development of social communication and self-regulation skills. The ideal candidate will possess a compassionate demeanor strong communication skills and a deep understanding of autism spectrum disorder

Key Responsibilities:

• Individual Support: Provide direct support to children with autism focusing on individualized needs and goals to aid in their successful transition to inclusive settings.
• Behavioral Interventions: Implement and monitor personalized behavior support plans using positive behavior interventions to promote desired behaviors and decrease challenging ones.
• Social Skills Development: Facilitate social skills training as determined by the school adjustment counselor/board certified behavior analyst
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers therapists and other staff members to develop effective integration strategies and share insights about the childs progress and needs.
• Monitoring Progress: Regularly document the progress of each child
• Crisis Management: Assist in development and implement crisis intervention strategies to address and de-escalate challenging behavioral situations effectively.

Skills

• Strong understanding of autism spectrum disorders and effective intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport with children and foster positive relationships with families and staff.
• Proficient in developing individual support plans and documenting progress.
• Knowledge of behavioral management techniques and other therapeutic approaches.

Certifications

• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred but not required).
• Training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or similar approaches may be preferred.
• Safety-Care Trained

Working Conditions:

• The position may require working in both school and community settings.
• Some physical activity may be required including lifting or assisting children with mobility challenges.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree (preferred) in Special Education Psychology Social Work or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children with autism in educational clinical or social settings and successful integration opportunities. Familiarity with inclusive education practices is a plus.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates should submit their resume a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and contact information for three professional references. Our organization is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

Closing Date of Application: August 1 2025

Applicant Tracking #

School Spring #

Address all Applications and

Letter of Intent to:

Haverhill Public Schools

Human Resource Department

4 Summer Street - Room 104

Haverhill MA 01830

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race color religion national origin age gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation or disability.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority