Autism Behavior Support Leader - In-School Coaching & Data

Young World Physical Education; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Autism & Behavior Support Specialist provides highly advanced behavior services in a K-12 environment for learners with autism, intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities across the Alexandria City Public Schools. This is a 10-month, licensed position reporting to the Director of Special Programs in the Office of Specialized Instruction.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree, Virginia licensure with Special Education endorsement, and at least 8 years of SPED

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education or related discipline required.
• Valid Virginia Department of Education, Postgraduate Professional license with an endorsement in Special Education.
• Board certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) preferred, but not required
• At least 8 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to the instructional program for learners in assigned city-wide self-contained Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, & Multiple Disabilities programs.
• Provide consultative support to the instructional program for learners with various disabilities in the general education setting.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to school personnel, parents, and others concerning the planning, developing and providing of academic, social, adaptive, and inclusive programming for students with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities.
• Provide in-classroom coaching and modeling of instructional methods and behavior intervention procedures for school-based staff.
• Evaluate data and recommend specialized instructional changes based on the interpretation of data.
• Analyze academic, personal, social, and environmental conditions to better understand the variables that may impact the behavior of the learner with disabilities.
• Analyze academic demands and provide specific recommendations that will increase school staff capacity for implementing specialized instruction that will impact student success.
• Monitor the implementation of evidence-based strategies designed for learners with emotion regulation challenges or emotional disabilities.
• Participate as a key team member in comprehensive functional behavior assessments.
• Assist and support building and division staff and parents in the development, implementation, and monitoring of student behavior intervention plans.
• Participate, coordinate, or conduct various meetings, professional learning opportunities, committees, and training.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Work as a team member to develop a model instructional program in alignment with the division-wide special education plans.

Job description

The Autism & Behavior Support Specialist provides highly advanced behavior services in a K-12 environment for learners with autism, intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities across the Alexandria City Public Schools. This is a 10-month, licensed position reporting to the Director of Special Programs in the Office of Specialized Instruction.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree, Virginia licensure with Special Education endorsement, and at least 8 years of SPED