Autism Specialist II (CASSI-Greenspring Campus Job Baltimore area,Maryland USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Autism Specialist II (CASSI-Greenspring Campus)

Overview

The Autism Specialist II (coach) provides specialized consultative services, technical assistance, and job-embedded coaching to educators and related educational personnel to support students with disabilities.

This role supports a multi-year, implementation science-driven initiative delivering tiered professional development, coaching, and consultation to strengthen classroom practice and build sustainable systems within public school systems.

The incumbent will actively participate in activities across early intervention and early school-age educational systems. The role may also provide support services in Maryland school districts, childcare programs, and CASSI programs (e.g., Achievements).

Responsibilities

Deliver on-site coaching and consultation in special education early intervention (3-5 years) and early school-age classrooms located in Delaware County, PA

Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate instructional practices, behavioral supports, and implementation context (e.g., structured classroom observations, teacher focus groups)

Support the development and implementation of tiered behavioral and instructional strategies aligned with evidence-based practices for autistic and developmentally delayed children using a collaborative coaching model.

Differentiate training, consultation, and coaching supports based on classroom readiness, fidelity, and identified needs

Assess the fidelity of classroom staff in using evidence-based practices and provide feedback to support ongoing improvement

Design and delivery of professional development and training workshops for teachers in collaboration with the project team.

Support the development and implementation of a train-the-trainer and capacity-building models for educators and technical assistance staff.

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with educators, coaches, and leadership to support implementation planning and system alignment.

Contribute to the development of needs assessment reports, implementation plans, and leadership presentations.

Maintain project documentation, track progress toward deliverables, and participate in team planning to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.

Provide coaching and intervention support within CASSI or other community-based projects, as needed (e.g., CASSI Achievements classrooms).

Apply relevant federal, state, and local regulations related to special education and diverse learners in service delivery and consultation.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of field-appropriate clinical licensure or educational certification (e.g., board certified behavior analyst/BCBA, school psychologist, special education teacher, speech-language pathologist) preferred.
Specialty certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred.

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in education, Education Administration, Psychology, Speech Language Pathology, or related field, required.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of experience providing effective training, support, school programming, and implementation of strategies for students with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental delays, allied health professionals, and internal/external agencies required.
Two years of experience working in classrooms and school settings
Experience providing and/or coordinating staff development activities required.
Experience teaching or providing clinical services to children or youth required.

Minimum pay range

USD $31.01/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $54.85/Hr.

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Vacancy 13388

Pos. Category Professional Behavioral Health

Job Location :
Street 3901 Greenspring Avenue

# of Hours 40.00

Job Location s US-MD-Baltimore

Pos. Type Regular Full Time

Department :
Name CASSI (Center for Autism Services Science and Innovation)

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet

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