Autism Coaching Specialist: Regional Educator Training Lead
Illinois State University
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Job summary
Illinois State University is hiring an Autism Coaching Specialist - Northern Illinois to coach school teams across the region on evidence-based practices for students with autism spectrum disorder. The role is part of the university's A+ Project and combines job-embedded coaching with professional learning design, resource development, and statewide autism initiatives.
Highlights include coaching educators through observations, conducting APERS/ALCOT assessments, facilitating Behavior Change
Qualifications
- Master's degree required in relevant field with ASD focus.
- Minimum 5 years of teaching students with ASD.
- Experience conducting APERS and ALCOT assessments.
- Ability to design and deliver professional learning.
Responsibilities
- Coach school teams through observations, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback.
- Identify needs using APERS/ALCOT to prioritize improvements.
- Lead Behavior Change Teams to set goals and action plans.
- Train teams to perform functional behavior assessments and develop BIPs.
- Design and deliver workshops, trainings, and online modules.
- Produce implementation guides and instructional materials for schools.
- Support autism statewide initiatives and annual conference planning.
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Illinois State University is hiring an Autism Coaching Specialist - Northern Illinois to coach school teams across the region on evidence-based practices for students with autism spectrum disorder. The role is part of the university's A+ Project and combines job-embedded coaching with professional learning design, resource development, and statewide autism initiatives.
Highlights include coaching educators through observations, conducting APERS/ALCOT assessments, facilitating Behavior Change
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