What are the responsibilities and job description for the EC Autism Coach position at Pitt County Schools?
PITT COUNTY SCHOOLS
Position Description
Position Title: Exceptional Children’s Autism Coach
Reports To: Autism Specialist/ Director of the Exceptional Children’s Department
Supervises: None
Position Summary: The Exceptional Children’s Coach for Students with Autism will provide school support teachers to promote academic and behavior growth for students identified on the autism spectrum. The Autism Coach will provide and model evidence based practices and help design, implement and evaluate programming and services that meet the individual needs of students with autism in K-12 classes throughout the district.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College/University.
Minimum of 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience in Special Education.
Current Special Education teaching licensure in North Carolina.
Experience working with students determined eligible for special education in the category of autism.
Responsibilities:
Assist Program Specialists with tasks and initiatives that improve the quality of programming and instruction for students with autism.
Work collaboratively with Exceptional Children Program Staff to facilitate communication with administration.
Programming support to students with autism in all continuums of alternative educational placements.
Assist teachers in collection, assessment and interpreting data needed to design individualized instructional programs that align with Individual Education Program (IEP) goals.
Assist teachers with developing IEPs and facilitating meetings
Assist teachers in developing effective interventions and evidence based practices based on the unique needs of the student.
Assisting in developing positive behavioral strategies based on the unique needs of the student.
Facilitate professional development activities in collaboration with the Autism Specialist
Present information to teachers and colleagues at trainings and district meetings
Work collaboratively with the Autism Specialist in implementation of the district Autism Strategic Plan
Be an active member of the Autism Support Team.
Maintain required documentation related to job tasks and communications
Participate in required meetings and trainings
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Work collaboratively with teachers, staff members and EC staff
Term of Employment: 10 months
Your signature below indicates that you agree to perform each of the duties identified on this job description and understand that failure to perform any of the duties may lead to reprimand up to and including dismissal by the Pitt County Schools Board of Education.
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