Autism Team Assistant

Butler County Special Education Interlocal #638; Nebraska; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational cooperative in Nebraska is seeking an Autism Support Specialist to provide instructional and behavioral support across multiple school districts. Responsibilities include implementing autism-specific strategies, preparing educational materials, and maintaining communication with staff and consultants. The ideal candidate will work independently, exhibit professionalism, and demonstrate problem-solving skills. This role is integral to supporting students and their educational needs, requiring a flexible, initiative-driven approach.

Qualifications

• High level of independence and initiative required due to flexible schedule.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff, families, and consultants.
• Experience with evidence-based practices for supporting students with autism.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple districts to support student programming.
• Assist with implementing autism-specific strategies and support plans.
• Create educational materials and prepare documentation as needed.
• Support development and implementation of behavior support plans and autism-specific accommodations.
• Maintain regular communication with the Autism Consultant and site staff to coordinate support needs.

Skills

Independence

Professionalism

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Position Summary
The Autism Support Specialist provides instructional, behavioral, and material-development support to the Autism Consultant across nine school districts. This role includes traveling to multiple sites to support students and staff, assisting with implementation of autism-specific strategies, and completing office-based tasks such as preparing materials, resources, and documentation. The position requires a high level of independence, initiative, professionalism, and integrity due to the flexible schedule and limited direct supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student & Staff Support (Across 9 Districts)

Travel to assigned districts to support student programming under the direction of the Autism Consultant.

Assist with implementing evidence-based practices for students with autism, including visual supports, structured teaching, communication systems, and behavior-support strategies.

Model strategies and supports for teachers, paraeducators, and other staff.

Provide in-class support, prompting, or intervention as directed.

Collect data or observations related to student behavior, communication, or instructional needs.

Support the development and implementation of behavior support plans and autism-specific accommodations.

Maintain regular communication with the Autism Consultant and site staff to coordinate support needs.

Office & Material Preparation

Create educational materials, visual supports, task boxes, communication boards, schedules, and other autism-specific resources.

Maintain and organize a library of instructional and behavioral materials.

Prepare documentation, data sheets, or reports as requested.

Assist with organizing professional development materials, binders, training tools, and digital resources.

Professional Expectations

Demonstrate strong initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

Maintain a reliable and organized workflow while managing a flexible schedule.

Solve problems proactively and adjust plans as needs arise across districts.

Maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Communicate clearly and respectfully with staff, administrators, families, and the Autism Consultant.

Represent the cooperative/district professionally in all school buildings and community settings.

Be trustworthy, dependable, and capable of handling sensitive student information and situations.

Use good judgment when working alone, traveling, or responding to student or staff needs.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:55:27 PM CST.