K-12 Emotional Support/Autistic Support Consultant (Contracted)

Sylvania; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in the United States is seeking a dedicated special education program coordinator to develop, coordinate, and facilitate district programs that promote excellence across curricula and related areas.

Key responsibilities include training staff, developing individualized student plans, observing for curricular and behavioral insights, and supporting IEP decisions through data analysis and collaborative meetings with school teams and external agencies.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree with a valid Special Education certification.
• Minimum 3-5 years of teaching experience with students who have autism and/or emotional/behavioral disabilities.
• Experience developing and implementing behavior support plans and interventions based on positive, non-aversive approaches.
• Experience with verbal behavior programming and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Responsibilities

• Provide training, coaching, and technical assistance to K-12 special education staff, component district staff, and parents.
• Assist in development and monitoring of individualized student programs and behavior support plans.
• Conduct student observations to inform curricular recommendations and modifications.
• Conduct observations to assist with behavior plans, assess implementation, and provide feedback.
• Provide and demonstrate instructional and behavioral support techniques.
• Regularly review and analyze data to inform IEP team decision-making.
• Consult with teams on student programming, interventions, accommodations, and modifications.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary and IEP meetings to determine appropriate Individual Education Programs.
• Attend Special Education and other staff meetings as requested.
• Assist in coordinating programs and services within school districts and with external agencies as needed.

Skills

Experience with autism

Behavior support plans

Verbal behavior programming

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Teaching experience (3-5 years)

Education

Bachelor's Degree with Special Education Certification

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with Special Education Certification
• Minimum 3-5 years teaching experience working with students with autism and/or emotional or behavioral disabilities
• Experience developing and implementing behavior support plans and interventions based on positive, non-aversive approaches
• Experience with verbal behavior programming
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Additional Information

This position is responsible for developing, coordinating and facilitating programs which support the District's mission and objectives by promoting standards of excellence in assigned curricular and related areas.

Critical areas currently include:

• Provide training, coaching, and technical assistance to K-12 special education staff, component district staff, and parents
• Assist in the development and monitoring of individualized student programs and behavior support plans
• Conduct student observations for the purpose of developing curricular recommendations and modifications
• Conduct student observations for the purpose of assisting with the development of behavior plans, assessing the implementation, and providing feedback
• Provide and demonstrate instructional and behavioral support techniques
• Regularly review and analyze data to inform IEP team decision-making
• Consult with teams on student programming by providing input and feedback on interventions, accommodations, and modifications
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and IEP meetings as appropriate to determine appropriate Individual Education Programs.
• Attend Special Education and other staff meetings as requested.
• Assist in coordinating programs and services within school districts and with external agencies as needed.