Autism Support Coach & Staff Training Specialist

Central-Dauphin-School-District; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central-Dauphin-School-District is seeking an Autistic/Emotional Support Internal Coach to enhance the capacity of special education staff. The role focuses on modeling evidence-based practices, providing direct and indirect support, and delivering training to classroom staff.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Special Education with PA teaching certification and at least 3 years of Autistic Support experience, with preferred ABA and VB-MAPP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
• Knowledge of Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Protocol (VB-MAPP) preferred
• Strong coaching and training delivery to staff is essential

Responsibilities

• Observe, provide feedback, and model verbal behavior and evidence-based interventions for autism support students.
• Reinforce effective instructional practices and collaborate on IEPs for autism and emotional disturbance.
• Design and monitor evidence-based individualized programs with school staff and PaTTAN consultants.
• Maintain and share resources for applied behavior analysis and verbal behavior concepts.
• Provide formal training opportunities in coordination with PaTTAN consultants.
• Document observations with quantitative data and run records of consultation times.
• Assist staff with data collection, assessments, and material creation for classrooms.
• Define clear boundaries between internal coach duties and teaching responsibilities.

Skills

ABA experience

VB-MAPP knowledge

Staff coaching

Education

Special Education degree with PA certification

Job description

Central-Dauphin-School-District is seeking an Autistic/Emotional Support Internal Coach to enhance the capacity of special education staff. The role focuses on modeling evidence-based practices, providing direct and indirect support, and delivering training to classroom staff.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Special Education with PA teaching certification and at least 3 years of Autistic Support experience, with preferred ABA and VB-MAPP familiarity.