Autism Team Assistant

Autism Support Specialist 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.

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, para educators, 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.