Autism Specialist II-Coach (CASSI-Greenspring Campus)

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,705 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore seeks an Autism Specialist II (coach) to provide on-site coaching, consultative services, and job-embedded support to educators serving students with autism and related disabilities. The role supports a multi-year, implementation science–driven initiative delivering tiered professional development, coaching, and consultation across public school systems.

Responsibilities include conducting classroom observations, developing and delivering trainings,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field.
• BCBA or related certification preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in autism education and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site coaching and consultation in early intervention (3-5 years) and early school-age classrooms.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of instructional practices, behavioral supports, and implementation context.
• Support the development and implementation of tiered behavioral and instructional strategies for autistic children using a collaborative coaching model.
• Differentiate training, consultation, and coaching supports based on readiness and identified needs.
• Assess the fidelity of classroom staff in using evidence-based practices and provide feedback for improvement.
• Design and deliver professional development and training workshops for teachers in collaboration with the project team.
• Support the development and implementation of train-the-trainer and capacity-building models for educators and staff.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with educators, coaches, and leadership to support planning and alignment.
• Contribute to needs assessments, implementation plans, and leadership presentations.

Skills

Training delivery

Coaching

Implementation science

Collaborative coaching

Education

Master’s degree in education, Education Administration, Psychology, Speech Language Pathology, or related field

Job description

Overview

The Autism Specialist II (coach) provides specialized consultative services, technical assistance, and job-embedded coaching to educators and related educational personnel to support students with disabilities.

This role supports a multi-year, implementation science-driven initiative delivering tiered professional development, coaching, and consultation to strengthen classroom practice and build sustainable systems within public school systems.

The incumbent will actively participate in activities across early intervention and early school-age educational systems. The role may also provide support services in Maryland school districts, childcare programs, and CASSI programs (e.g., Achievements).

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site coaching and consultation in special education early intervention (3-5 years) and early school-age classrooms located in Delaware County, PA
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate instructional practices, behavioral supports, and implementation context (e.g., structured classroom observations, teacher focus groups)
• Support the development and implementation of tiered behavioral and instructional strategies aligned with evidence-based practices for autistic and developmentally delayed children using a collaborative coaching model.
• Differentiate training, consultation, and coaching supports based on classroom readiness, fidelity, and identified needs
• Assess the fidelity of classroom staff in using evidence-based practices and provide feedback to support ongoing improvement
• Design and delivery of professional development and training workshops for teachers in collaboration with the project team.
• Support the development and implementation of a train-the-trainer and capacity-building models for educators and technical assistance staff.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with educators, coaches, and leadership to support implementation planning and system alignment.
• Contribute to the development of needs assessment reports, implementation plans, and leadership presentations.
• Maintain project documentation, track progress toward deliverables, and participate in team planning to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Provide coaching and intervention support within CASSI or other community-based projects, as needed (e.g., CASSI Achievements classrooms).
• Apply relevant federal, state, and local regulations related to special education and diverse learners in service delivery and consultation.

Qualifications

• Possession of field-appropriate clinical licensure or educational certification (e.g., board certified behavior analyst/BCBA, school psychologist, special education teacher, speech-language pathologist) preferred.
• Specialty certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred.

Education

• Master’s degree in education, Education Administration, Psychology, Speech Language Pathology, or related field, required.

Experience

• Five years of experience providing effective training, support, school programming, and implementation of strategies for students with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental delays, allied health professionals, and internal/external agencies required.
• Two years of experience working in classrooms and school settings
• Experience providing and/or coordinating staff development activities required.
• Experience teaching or providing clinical services to children or youth required.

Minimum pay range

USD $31.01/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $54.85/Hr.