AUTISM SUPPORT COACH

Rowan-Salisbury School System; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan-Salisbury School System in Salisbury, NC seeks an Autism Support Coach for a 10-month term. The role reports to the Ancillary Support Specialist and supports classrooms with best practices for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, focusing on communication, social skills, and sensory needs.

You will collaborate with teachers and service providers, collect data, model supports, and help implement a social skills curriculum across elementary and middle schools.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in any special education area.
• Three years of teaching experience in an area of special education.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct work with students with autism in the educational setting.
• Knowledge of programming and supports available to students.
• Understanding of policies governing students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops, models and monitors supports for students in conjunction with the classroom teacher.
• Supports and provide feedback to teachers in designated schools.
• Training staff to improve their understanding of Autism.
• Collects and analyzes data necessary to advance supports for students.
• Works closely with related service providers and evaluators regarding processes and problem-solving.
• Supports the beliefs and commitments of the Exceptional Children’s Department.
• Completes all duties assigned by the Autism Lead, Ancillary Support Specialist and Executive Director of EC.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Diversity sensitivity

Confidentiality

Emotional control

Advocacy for students with disABILIT

Self-directed work

Professional demeanor

Education

Special education licensure

3 years teaching in special education

2+ years autism-related experience

Job description

AUTISM SUPPORT COACH

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Job Details

Job ID: 5485084

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Autism Support Coach

Term of Employment: 10 months

Reports to: Ancillary Support Specialist

Purpose: Serves as an expert in best practices in serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other student needing support in communication, social skills and sensory areas. Supports specialized programs in the district at the elementary and middle school levels to implement a social skills curriculum and sensory environment for specific students. Works under the guidance and direction of the district Autism Lead and supports the teachers work of data collection, specially designed instruction and implementation and professional learning and coaching.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in any special education area
• Three (3) years of teaching experience in an area of special education
• Minimum of 2 years of direct work with students with autism in the educational setting
• Knowledge of programming and supports available to students.
• Understanding of policies governing students with disabilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, models and monitors supports for students in conjunction with the classroom teacher
• Supports and provide feedback to teachers in designated schools.
• Training staff to improve their understanding of Autism.
• Collects and analyzes data necessary to advance supports for students.
• Works closely with related service providers and evaluators regarding processes and problem-solving.
• Supports the beliefs and commitments of the Exceptional Children’s Department
• Completes all duties assigned by the Autism Lean, Ancillary Support Specialist and Executive Director of EC

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

• Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborates effectively with others
• Works well with diverse groups of people
• Maintains complete confidentiality
• Maintains emotional control over stress
• Advocates for the rights of students with disabilities
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment
• Professional demeanor

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $41,000 to $55,950 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Autism

Contact Information

• Ashley Duggins , Director of Talent Acquisition
• Email: [e-mail]