Autism Specialist; Part-time, Temporary - Extended Day Enrichment Program - School Yea

Autism Specialist (Part-time, Temporary) - Extended Day Enrichment Program - 2025-26 School Year Only. This is a part-time, temporary position in the Extended Day Enrichment after-school program. 4 hours per day, 3 days per week. 2025-26 School Year Only. Not eligible for benefits. Pay rate based on non-VRS Teacher Pay Scale (minimum $37.48/hour).

• Provides technical assistance and consultation to school personnel, parents and others concerning the planning, developing and providing academic, social, adaptive and inclusive programming for students with ASD.
• Develops, manages and provides a professional development program for school staff that meets State requirements and identified internal needs for appropriate programs for students with Autism; conducts in-service training for instructional staff regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics.
• Assists eligibility teams with the administration and analysis of evaluations and assessments of children suspected of having ASD and, as a result, may require special education and related services.
• Provides consultative services for leading school division efforts in the formulation, monitoring and implementation of an Individual Education Program (IEP) for students with ASD.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, parents, school division personnel, community-based agencies, and other professionals working in the field of Autism.
• Deals effectively with parents, students, staff and other educational professionals regarding instructional needs, concerns or problems of the student and school division.
• Assists in curriculum development, implementation, and revision.
• Ensures adequate materials, equipment, and supplies for the operation of the division's autism instructional program.
• Analyzes and interprets achievement data; and works with lead teachers/administrative staff to design activities to raise student achievement.
• Serves as a facilitator for Virginia Alternative Assessment Program (VAAP).
• Conducts student observations to help determine program eligibility and placement.
• Participates in parent/teacher conferences as needed.
• Observes classrooms on a regular basis to ensure consistency of instruction.
• Applies and prepares all referrals needed for students who require services outside the public school system.
• Coordinates needed services for students each year for summer school and Extended School Year in all three levels.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of current trends and theories pertaining to ASD.
• Manages and maintains budget for Autism program.
• Interprets state and federal regulations governing special education and ensures compliance in assigned functional areas.
• Assists the human resources department with interviewing and recommending qualified candidates for special education instructional positions.
• Demonstrates an understanding of planning and objective measurement methods pertaining to the IEP.
• Represents the school division in educational projects and initiatives at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

• Certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and a license as a Behavior Analyst with the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required. BCaBA licensure will be considered as well.
• A master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five years of experience working with children with disabilities in a public or private school setting is required. A minimum of three years of those five years of experience must be working with children with autism and their families.
• Knowledge of positive behavior interventions, functional analysis procedures, and currently accepted educational methodology for students with autism preferred.
• Experience designing, implementing and monitoring individual educational programs to students with autism using discrete trial methodology preferred; experience providing staff development training to classroom personnel preferred; endorsement as a special education teacher, school psychologist or school social worker is desirable.
• Pay rate based on non-VRS Teacher Pay Scale (minimum $37.48/hour) and not eligible for benefits.
• Will work 1:1 with a student three afternoons per week at the Extended Day Enrichment after-school program.
• Requires Toileting.

• Part-time, temporary position: 4 hrs/day, 3 days/week
• 2025-26 School Year Only
• Not eligible for benefits