ASD Coach (TC) K-12 (1.0 FTE)

Grosse-Pointe-Public-School-System; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Grosse Pointe Public Schools System is seeking an Instructional/Teacher for Special Education to work with multiple districts in improving outcomes for children with autism. The role involves collaboration with GP Schools (3 days), Harper Woods ASD (1 day), and PSA's Eastern Region (as approved via RESA).

The candidate will support ASD program implementation, transitions from early intervention, and participation in IEP teams, PBIS, and related professional development across preschool settings.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV) or School Social Worker/ Speech Pathologist/ School Psychologist with ASD experience required.
• Special Education or extensive experience working with students required.
• Minimum of three years' experience working with ASD programs; START and PBIS training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with districts to improve outcomes for students with autism.
• Support transition of early intervention students to Part B.
• Assist IEP teams with ASD eligibility and LRE determinations.
• Provide professional development and guidance on evidence-based practices for ASD.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Education

Master's Degree

Michigan Teaching Certificate with ASD endorsement

Job description

• Position Type: Instructional/ Teacher - Special Education
• Date Posted: 8/26/2026
• Location: District Wide

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Eastern Region coaches will work collaboratively with multiple districts to improve the educational outcomes of children with autism by supporting the implementation of best practices in the school environment. This proactive approach will help build capacity within local districts to positively impact student achievement. The coach works closely with

• GP Schools (3 days)
• Harper Woods ASD (1 day)
• PSA's Eastern Region (as approved via RESA)

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree required
• Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV) or School Social Worker/ Speech Pathologist/ School Psychologist with extensive experience working with students on the autism spectrum in an ASD center or separate facility program and an inclusive environment required.
• Special Educationor extensive experienceworking withstudents required
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience working with ASD programs required START and PBIS training preferred

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with district with the goal of improving outcomes for students with autism by building capacity and implementing evidence-based practices across the Early Intervention/Preschool LRE continuum
  • 3-5 General education and special education preschool programs
• Support the transition of early intervention students into part B
• Support evaluation and IEP teams with ASD eligibility, LRE determinations,and other programming decisions
• Provide support, guidance and professional development to district staff and administration regarding best practices, universal supports and learning resources including the appropriate use of visual, communication, academic, behavioral, and environmental accommodations or modifications
  • Provide guidance to identify critical learning goals to support communication, social and behavior skills.
  • Support designing and maintaining classroom structures that provide engaging and motivating learning activities to improve academic, communication, social and behavior management skills.
  • Support implementation of the essentialcomponents of an instructional program for students with ASD to include: predictability and structure, functional analysis of behaviors, development of behavior intervention plans and systematic data monitoring
• Provide guidance and support to ASD center programs regarding the implementation of ACT 18 entrance and exit criteria and procedures
• Provide guidance and implementation strategies for utilizing IP support
• Support the development andimplementation of Peer-to-Peer programs in all preschool environments
• Support the implementation of PBIS, including the development and implementation of classroom management plans, FBAs and BIPs
• Guidance and informational resource to parents and/or guardians regarding home support/structure
• Actively participate as a member of the Wayne County ASD Support Team and Wayne Regional Autism Collaborative for Excellence (WRACE) team

Physical D

Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs.
• Prolonged periods sitting and working on the computer to complete necessary paperwork.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Compensation:

• Salary is based on the GPEA CBA , which may or may not recognize previous professional teaching experience.
• GPEA Members are also eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health/dental/vision/life and long-term disability insurance.
• Membership in the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement System www.michigan.gov/ors .

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Grosse Pointe Public Schools System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation's to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application call, 313-432-3018 or email: [e-mail]. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination regarding your request for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Lillie Loder, Director of Student Services

20090 Morningside Drive

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Phone: [phone]

[e-mail];

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