ECSE Program Supervisor
About The Position
The Early Childhood Special Education Program (ECSE) Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight, coaching, and performance management of ECSE classroom staff, including ECSE Teachers and Teacher Assistants (TA-1 and TA-2/Behavior Specialists). This role ensures high-quality classroom instruction, behavioral support implementation, and compliance with Early Intervention (EI) regulations and educational standards, while maintaining a structured, therapeutic, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The ECSE Program Supervisor serves as the direct supervisor to classroom staff and works closely with the EI Director, BCBAs, and interdisciplinary providers to ensure consistency across educational and clinical programming.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, ABA, Psychology, or related field
- PA Special Education certificate required
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Early Intervention (Elwyn), ECSE, or ABA settings
- Demonstrated experience supervising or leading classroom and/or clinical teams
- Strong knowledge of: Early childhood development, Classroom management, Behavior intervention strategies
- Experience working in interdisciplinary settings (EI, ABA, Speech, OT, PT, SI)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) preferred or required
Responsibilities
- Directly supervise ECSE Teachers and Teacher Assistants (TA-1 and TA-2/Behavior Specialists)
- Provide weekly in-class coaching, modeling, and performance feedback
- Conduct performance check-ins, corrective action, and staff development planning
- Ensure appropriate staff-to-student ratios and consistent classroom coverage
- Ensure implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum (e.g., Frog Street or equivalent)
- Oversee behavioral strategies and ABA-informed interventions within the classroom
- Collaborate with BCBAs/LBS to ensure behavior plans are implemented with fidelity
- Support staff in managing challenging behaviors using evidence-based practices
- Monitor classroom environments for safety, structure, and cleanliness
- Ensure compliance with EI standards, licensing requirements, and documentation expectations
- Support data collection, progress monitoring, and classroom documentation systems
- Assist in preparing for audits, site visits, and program reviews
- Collaborate with EI Director, BCBAs, therapists, and families
- Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and interdisciplinary planning
- Support and streamline communication between classroom staff and leadership
- Assist in onboarding and training new ECSE staff
- Reinforce ALFS expectations related to: Professionalism, Parent communication, Classroom management, Cleanliness and organization
- Support ongoing staff competency development aligned with ALFS training systems
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Medical coverage through the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid Holidays (9 Days)
- Scheduled Breaks (Spring Break, Winter Break)
- Paid Sick Leave (5 days annually)
- Leadership development opportunities
- Advancement pathways within expanding ALFS EI and ABA programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
