Teacher Consultant Autism Spectrum Disorder
Listed on 2026-09-07
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Location: Kincheloe
Teacher Consultant for Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Position Type:
Teaching/ Special Education - Date Posted: 9/3/2026
The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD) is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISD) in Michigan. Every one of the state's 500+ local school districts is part of an ISD. The EUPISD is a regional education service agency with the primary function to provide or assist our local districts to provide special programs and services. Within our ISD, there are 19 districts covering 4,000 square miles in three counties and part of another in the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The total number of PK-12 students is 6,500.
The EUPISD is funded with a combination of local, state, and federal funds. The voters of EUPISD have approved a 1.75mill levy for special education, a .2 mill levy for general operations, and 1.0 mill levy for vocational education. State aid received is based on annual authorizations from the state legislature. Our current budget is $35million. The EUPISD currently has 210 employees/contractors providing services to our local districts and students.
The EUPISD serves local districts by providing educational services and support in special education, curriculum, early childhood, career and technical education, professional development, business services and technology. The EUPISD also pursues business, community, and interagency collaboration. The EUPISD has a long history of collaboration with our local districts that has resulted in the creation of a strong infrastructure in support of all aspects of teaching, learning, compliance, and fiscal management.
Purposeof Position:
To provide teacher consultant/specialist services to school personnel who are responsible for providing educational services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Period of Employment:1 day per week (approx 36 days)
Minimum Qualifications:Teacher Consultant(preferred):
Possess credential necessary for Teacher Consultant for ASD approval.
Michigan Teaching certificate with ASD endorsement and minimum of three years successful teaching experience.
Teacher Specialist option one: Possess either a valid Michigan teaching certificate or valid Michigan licensure, and be actively working towards an endorsement in autism spectrum disorder AND possess 1 of the following 3 requirements:
a minimum of 3 years satisfactory experience in education, not less than 2 years of which are working with students with autism spectrum disorder.
MDE teacher consultant approval.
Teacher Specialist option two: Possess appropriate licensure under Speech Language Pathologist, school social work, board certified behavior analyst, or school psychologist and demonstrates expertise in the characteristics of autism, evidence-based strategies to support students with autism, functional behavior assessment, school-wide positive behavior supports, individual positive behavior support plans, data collection and analysis, and coaching skills.
Proficient in the use of technology
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner with parents and professionals
Strong organizational and time management skills, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, diligent work habits, and the ability to apply common sense to routine decision-making
Ability to maintain self-control and complete tasks with frequent interruptions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Must have regular and reliable attendance
Ability to carry and move heavy objects and lift 40 lbs
Possess a valid driver's license
Duties and Responsibilities:Provide instructional and evaluation services to students.
Provide consultation to classroom staff in areas such as instructional methods, evaluation, effective time management and problem solving/conflict management.
Participate as a member of a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) to assist in the evaluation of the educational needs of students.
Participate in Individualized Education Planning Team (IEPT) meetings as assigned.
Assist in the coordination of program/curriculum design, development, and implementation.
Assist in the coordination…
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