Autism Teacher Consultant

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan seeks an Autism Teacher Consultant to support students with disabilities district-wide. The role requires a valid Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement and a master's degree, plus experience collaborating with staff to implement SST processes.

You will coordinate services, write FAB/BIP plans, and visit homes and communities as needed, ensuring accommodations and modifications follow IEPs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in special education required for Teacher Consultant position.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsement in special education (EI, LD, CI) required.
• Three years satisfactory teaching experience, including two years with students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of SST process and data collection for IEPs is desirable.
• COVID vaccination proof is required.

Responsibilities

• Understand SST process and coordinate interventions with general education.
• Collaborate with colleagues on program accommodations and FAB/BIP writing.
• Write and implement FAB/BIP plans for students.
• Coordinate services for special education, including modifications and planning.
• Perform home/community visits and build relationships with agencies.

Skills

SST Coordination

Consulting with Colleagues

FAB/BIP Writing

Data Collection

Education

Master's in Special Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate with SPED Endorsement (EI/LD/CI)

COVID vaccination proof

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

POSITION TITLE

Autism Teacher Consultant

POSITION LOCATION

District Wide

SALARY

AAEA / Teacher Salary Schedule

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in special education in one or more areas (EI, LD, and CI.)
• Possess Masters Degree in special education for Teacher Consultant position.
• Possess three years satisfactory teaching experience, including at least two years of teaching students with disabilities in a special education classroom
• Understanding of SST process and coordination desired
• Training and instructional experience with state recommended reading and specialized programs desired
• Successful background and practice “consulting” with colleagues regarding program adaptations and modifications for students desired
• Successful background and experience working in a culturally diverse environment with ESL students desired
• Knowledge of/experience with special education due process procedures, writing of individual education plans and data collection desired
• Proof of COVID vaccination required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understanding of SST process, general education interventions, and coordination.
• Successful background and experience working with students with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges.
• Serve as building contact person for community agencies.
• Successful background and practice collaborating with colleagues regarding program accommodations.
• Writing and implementation of a FAB/BIP.
• Successful background and experience working in a culturally diverse environment.
• Serve in support groups for students.
• Home and community visits.
• Coordinates students services for special education including modification /accommodation, planning and oversight.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Case Management
• SST Coordination
• Service delivery
• Report writing and assessment

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Communicate effectively and present information both in oral and in written form

REASONING ABILITY

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Postings current as of 8/4/2026 10:00:32 PM CST.