Consultant - Autism Spectrum Disorder

Anova Education; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) seeks an ASD Consultant to improve academic learning, communication, socialization, and independence for students with autism across ages from preschool through adulthood. The consultant will work with education teams comprised of parents, local district staff, LISD staff, and agency staff.

Required qualifications include ASD certification or willingness to obtain, at least 3 years of ASD experience, and strong public speaking and group training

Qualifications

• ASD certification required or willing to obtain certification (Interdisciplinary Certificate or ACE endorsement)
• At least 3 years experience working with students with ASD
• Good presence and public speaking skills and willingness to develop trainings

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with education teams including parents, local district staff, LISD staff and agency staff
• Support learning, communication, socialization, and independence for students with ASD across ages
• Participate in trainings and public speaking engagements as needed

Skills

Public speaking

Group trainings

Communication skills

Collaboration with education teams

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

Job description

SUMMARY:

To improve the academic learning, communication skills, socialization, and independence of students with Autism, preschool age through adults. The ASD Consultant will work with education teams comprised of parents, local district staff, LISD staff, and agency staff.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Agreement to obtain certification in ASD (i.e. Interdisciplinary Certificate or ACE endorsement in Autism)
• At least 3 years experience working with students with ASD (START Trainer/ Coach Specification)
• Good presence and public speaking skills and willingness to develop public speaking skills for conducting group trainings
• Possess a good working relationship with peers and has a credible reputation in the school system

Preferred:

• Minimum Master’s degree in area of special education
• Michigan License for Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and REGISTRATIONS:

• Possess valid Michigan Special Education certificate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Weeks, salary, and fringe benefits per LIEA master contract.

LIEA Master Contract

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. For more details including policies and contact information please visit the following: https://www.lisd.us/eoe