Autism Specialist II (CASSI-Greenspring Campus)

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,719 - 75,561; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is seeking an Autism Specialist II (coach) to deliver on-site coaching and consultative support for educators working with students with disabilities.

The role advances a multi-year initiative delivering tiered professional development and capacity-building across public schools. The position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, licensure or certification, and several years of experience in training and supporting autism-focused education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Field-appropriate licensure or certification preferred.
• Two years of experience providing training or staff development preferred.
• Experience with autism spectrum disorders highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site coaching in early intervention and school contexts.
• Conduct assessments of instructional practices and implementation context.
• Develop and implement tiered behavioral and instructional strategies.
• Differentiate coaching supports based on readiness and needs.
• Assess fidelity and provide feedback for improvement.
• Design and deliver professional development workshops.
• Support train-the-trainer and capacity-building activities.
• Build collaborative relationships with educators and leadership.
• Contribute to needs assessments and implementation plans.
• Maintain project documentation and timelines.
• Provide coaching within CASSI or related programs.
• Apply relevant regulations related to special education.

Skills

Clinical licensure / certification

ABA certification preferred

Training experience

Autism-focused experience

Education

Master's degree in Education, Psychology, 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

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

Qualifications

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.

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Vacancy ID 13388

Pos. Category Professional Behavioral Health

Job Location : Street 3901 Greenspring Avenue

# of Hours 40.00

Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore

Pos. Type Regular Full Time

Department : Name CASSI (Center for Autism Services Science and Innovation)

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet