Autism and Behavior Support Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-28
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor, Psychology, Health Educator
Reports To:
Lead for the Autism and Behavior Team in collaboration with the Director of Psychological and Support Services
Salary Grade:
Teacher + Local Supplement
Work Location:
Lincoln Center (Itinerant)
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Schedule:
10 month
Position Summary
To provide support to staff working with students identified with autism spectrum disorders. Provide support, coaching and professional development to staff/school teams on the implementation of evidence based practices to students with educational, behavioral, social and emotional needs with autism spectrum disorders. This individual will collaborate with a variety of school and district staff to promote a positive school climate and a successful learning environment for students.
The employee works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under general supervision.
Provide direct and consultative support to students and school teams for students identified with autism spectrum disorders or similar characteristics that require additional academic and/or social-emotional support across several schools to include students in General or Adapted Curriculum such as Future Ready Core, Occupational Course of Study and Extended Content Standards
This support will include observation, consultation, modeling and/or faded direct student support
Provide coaching and professional development to staff around characteristics of autism spectrum disorders, evidenced based practices and instructional strategies consistent with social/emotional and academic needs to include social skill and executive functioning skill development and related topics
Provide support in the development of Individualized Educational Plans in collaboration with school teams and district colleagues, to include Transition Plans, goal development, materials and accommodations
Collaborate as a member of school and district teams for assessing student needs, determining appropriate interventions and progress monitoring plans in order to serve the students in the least restrictive environment
Support teams in conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments and development of Behavior Intervention Plans
Stay abreast of federal, district and state policies pertaining to the content area and communicate this information to the EC Leadership and other impacted district staff
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and through self-selected professional growth activities by assessing one’s own needs
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, administrators and support personnel in a team approach to solving individual student needs
Demonstrate ability to use conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
Ability to maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality throughout all duties
Must model and maintain exemplary punctuality and attendance
Provides professional services that promote effective functioning for students, families, and schools with diverse characteristics, cultures, and backgrounds and across multiple contexts, with recognition that an understanding and respect
Works to ensure students’ rights and welfare in the school and community
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
Maintain compliance with all District policies and procedures
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, problem solving, consultation and collaboration skills
Education/Experience Requirements
Must hold or be eligible to obtain a North Carolina professional educator’s license
Minimum of three years experience working with students with autism in a variety of instructional settings with behavioral, academic and/or social-emotional challenges
Preferred certification in de-escalation methods, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), BCBA or BCaBA, or experience in application of evidence based interventions
Physical Requirements
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance…
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