Autism &/or Behavior Consultant

McPherson County Special Education Cooperative has a job opening for an Autism &/or Behavior Consultant effective for the 2025/2026 school year.

Experience:                 Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired

Education:                   Master’s degree in job-related area preferred

Certificate/License:       KSDE Approved Licensure

Status:                        School Year Term – Benefit Eligible

Salary:                        Certified Salary Schedule__Determined by qualifications and experience

Location:                     McPherson County Special Education Cooperative

Report to:                   McCSEC Director

FSLA Classification:      Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose Statement

The job of Autism &/or Behavior Consultant was established for the purpose(s) of effecting positive social and behavioral change in students; providing referrals to families and/or students; assisting in student IEP’s; advising special and regular education teachers; and ensuring that work activities comply with all relevant policies- regulations and/or procedures.

Essential Functions

• Acts as liaison between the District- assigned students- parents- and the mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals.

• Assists in the administration of programs and services for students with Autism & or behavioral challenges for the purpose of ensuring program eligibility and compliance with mandated regulations.

• Assists in training and supporting District staff involved with students with Autism &/or behavioral challenges (e.g. new teacher modeling- social skill training- legal compliance- etc.) for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with District- state and federal regulations.

• Conducts workshops- training- in-service presentations- etc. in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of assisting District staff in more successfully developing skills and establishing effective relationships with students with Autism &/or behavioral challenges. 

• Maintains complete confidentiality and professional discretion with a variety of confidential and non-confidential activities- files and records (e.g. assessments- IEPs- checklists- FBA’s- etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities- complying with mandated requirements- and providing up-to-date information.

• Participates in a variety of meetings- workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with current professional program regulations.

• Participates in student IEP meetings as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of assisting in establishing effective student achievement goals and conveying/receiving information.

• Performs functional behavior and social skill assessments for the purpose of ensuring accurate student placement- developing more effective IEP objectives- and complying with mandated requirements.

• Responds to inquiries from a wide variety of individuals (e.g. District administration- building principals- teachers- mental health professionals- parents- other school districts- state and/or federal regulatory agencies) for the purpose of gathering information- providing information- resolving conflicts and/or transferring individuals to the appropriate resource(s) for resolution.

• Serves as a resource in developing procedures and training materials for district staff involved with students with Autism &/or behavioral challenges c (e.g. assessments- rating scales- etc.) for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with district- state and federal regulations.

• Supports special education staff in the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans for the purpose of supporting student progress with skill development.

• Travels to multiple work sites for the purpose of providing support services to students with Autism &/or behavioral challenges and staff.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. 

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills- Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single- technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment; performing standard bookkeeping; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices; and using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math- including calculations using fractions- percentages- and/or ratios; read technical information- compose a variety of documents- and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: behavioral development concepts; age appropriate activities; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; concepts of grammar and punctuation; and business telephone etiquette.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities- meetings- and/or events; gather- collate- and/or classify data; and use job-related

equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific- job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data. Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading- guiding- and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job`s functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

RESPONSIBILITY

The usual and customary methods of performing the job`s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting- carrying- pushing- and/or pulling; some stooping- kneeling- crouching- and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting- 15% walking- and 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

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