Autism Coach

Position Details

Autism Coach

Kent ISD

Full time, day year-round position

Non-Union Professional, 8 hours per day

BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

This position is responsible for providing educational leadership and expertise in the field of Autism through providing technical assistance, professional development, and coaching to local and regional programs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Works with staff, students, parents, local educational agencies, public school academies, and community to build a shared vision of learning for students with Autism.
• Works with staff, students, families, and community agencies to support students and programs which align to county, district, and building goals.
• Assist local districts through coaching and consultation in supporting effective communication and complex behavior and with the implementation of appropriate evidence-based curriculum, service delivery, and high-quality program development.
• Uses the working knowledge of effective instruction in establishing school processes and routines that engage teachers / staff in regular monitoring of student progress and evaluation, adaptation, and improvement of instructional strategies which meet the individualized needs of students with Autism.
• Consult with LEAs and / or Center Programs regarding MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) model implementation relative to intensifying interventions for students with Autism.
• Works with staff to deepen student and school data analysis to support increased student growth and achievement around behavior, communication, and language.
• Provide county, district, and building professional development and coaching.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement coaching models and cycles of support for local districts.
• Learns and uses emerging technologies and collaborates with Special Education Instructional Services Department to support professional earning and implementation of AT and ACC.
• Attend IEPs as determined for the purpose of facilitating process.
• Assist local districts special education staff with Least Restrictive Environment decision-making matrices.
• Coordinate with staff pursuant to referrals, requests for service, and other identified needs.
• Attend Kent ISD Board meetings, Parent Advisory Committee, Coaching Collaborative, and / or other county-wide meetings as assigned.
• Represent Kent ISD at State / Regional meetings as assigned.
• Works with local districts to establish building and district systems, processes, trainings, and shared leadership to ensure full compliance with the IDEA, Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education, and the Kent Intermediate School District Special Education Plan.
• Ensures compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), Kent ISD Board of Education and Organizational Policies, and other applicable rules and regulations.
• Solicit, write, and support implementation of grants (START, etc.).
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

• Valid Michigan professional certification in an area related to Special Education required; Autism endorsement preferred.
• Masters degree in Special Education or related field and Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification preferred.
• Three years successful experience in education related field; experience in ASD required.
• Experience developing training and support programs.
• Must possess exceptional organizational, verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with superiors, peers, subordinates, local / state / national education representatives and regulatory / funding agencies, constituent districts and the public-at large.
• Knowledge of special education laws, rules, regulations, and compliance responsibilities.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
• Experience with START, supporting behavior through FBA and PBSPs, and AAC preferred.
• Benefits : Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days;

State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF / SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

Please note, due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e-mail or telephone inquiries on application status.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.

The Coordinator for Title IX, Section , the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is : Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources