Autism Consultant

The TBLSEC is accepting applications for an Autism Consultant for the 2022-2023 school year. Candidates must have a valid Kansas High Incidence &/or Low Incidence Special Education teaching license and a minimum of 3 years teaching students with autism spectrum disorders. Advanced knowledge of supports and interventions to address the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders is required.

POSITION:  Autism Consultant

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess:

• A valid High Incidence or Low Incidence Special Education License issued by the state of Kansas
• Master’s degree or higher in Special Education
• Extensive knowledge of supports and interventions to address the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate regarding special education practices and to coach and support staff and teacher colleagues
• Minimum of 3 years working with students with autism spectrum disorders
• A valid Kansas driver’s license- automobile insurance and personal vehicle for required travel throughout the geographic area of the TBLSEC

REPORTS TO: Special Education Administrators and Building Principal(s)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serve as Autism Specialist for the Basehor-Linwood and Tonganoxie.
2. Serve as the coordinator for the Autism Interdisciplinary Team.
   1. Collect team referral and coordinate team response.
   2. Collect- analyze and synthesize team data into team reports containing goals and strategies.
3. Work collaboratively with people (i.e. staff- children- parents- supervisors) individually and in multi-disciplinary
4. Serve as team member for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders to assist in the identification of

student abilities andneeds- and the development of long- and short-term goals.

1. Design and facilitate implementation of effective curriculum programming for children with Autism SpectrumDisorders to meet IEP goals.
2. Train and coach staff in appropriate use of visual supports and environmental modifications to meet the educational needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
3. Provide crisis response and management for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders who are experiencing significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
4. Maintain appropriate confidentiality with records and professional relationships.
5. Work directly with students- staff and parents to develop programming.
6. Monitor and provide instructional support and feedback.
7. Develop and implement training and in-service opportunities for educational staff- parents and administratorsin the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
8. Provide shoulder-to-shoulder training of teachers and para-educators in the delivery of special education

services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

1. Maintain professional skills by attending staff development activities.
2. Serve on the TBLSEC Leadership Team.
3. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and/or the Assistant Director of Special Education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:  Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

To perform this job successfully- an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge- skill- and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more information about the Basehor-Linwood USD 458 School District and employee benefits- please visit our website at www.usd458.org.

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