Autism Consultant - K-12 - Douglas ESD

Autism Consultant (K-12) – Douglas ESD

Douglas ESD is accepting applications for an Autism Consultant in our Special Education department. This position works 190 days per year, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. Start date is flexible between immediately and the beginning of the 2025-26 school year.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 03/11/2025 at 3 p.m.

STARTING SALARY: $48,185 - $83,037 (depending on relevant verifiable experience and degree)
Bachelor’s degree scale range: $48,185 - $81,010
Master’s degree scale range: $49,386 - $83,037

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Program Director, assist with the evaluation, assessment, instruction, and curriculum modifications using research-based/evidence-based practice for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Additionally, assist in development and implementation of programs designed to modify the student’s behavior. Furthermore, support school teams, families, and other support staff through consultation, technical assistance, modeling of best practice instructional techniques, and workshops.

DUTIES:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job. Full job description attached in Applitrack.

• Through formal and informal training and consultation, provide information regarding areas of impact for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or behavior disorders. This includes strengths and challenges in the areas of communication, social skills, behavior, sensory needs, learning style, classroom structure, and curriculum presentation.
• Develop and implement in-services for the purpose of providing needed training for educational staff, parents, and administrators
• Provide training and materials for implementing data collection and progress monitoring systems for students with autism and/or behavior disorders.
• Provide in-depth observation of students to assess the physical environments, peer interactions, staff abilities, and what accommodations and strategies are being or may be implemented
• Provide resources and support to staff relating to all core areas of academics including social skills groups and/or curriculum for students, taking into consideration social/communication expectations across age and developmental levels.
• Participate in the eligibility IEP process: attend evaluation planning meetings, conduct file reviews, provide observations, assessments, and written summaries for eligibility meetings, and attend IEP meetings for students, assist in writing IEP goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) or equivalent in the area of Special Education.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an Oregon TSPC license.
• Must be or have the ability to become CPI certified.