Autism Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION – AUTISM SPECIALIST
The autism specialist will serve the needs of students with autism in a manner which is beneficial to the student.
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in special education.
• Knowledge of research based behavioral intervention or related field.
• Knowledge of positive behavior intervention guidelines, functional analysis procedures and knowledge of currently accepted educational methodology for students with
autism.
• Possess good working and relationship skills with co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with the autism team staff to provide an appropriate education for each student.
• Five (5) years’ experience in providing educational programs to students with autism.
• Hold a Virginia driver’s license.
• Autism certificate issued by the Virginia Council of Autism preferred.
Reports to: Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Responsibilities:
• Under direction of the Director of Pupil Personnel Services
• Act as consultant to staff and students in special day classes for students with autism.
• Participate as a member of the educational team to design and supervise implementation of classroom programs for students with autism using research based behavioral
intervention.
• Act as “teacher of record” for individual in-home programs.
• Provide training to classroom staff, support personnel, and parents as indicated by the IEP team.
• Support students through transition into new education placements.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, records and reports.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, or designee.
Terms of Employment: Ten-months a year with salary to be established by the Franklin County School Board.
Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations which address evaluation of
certified personnel.