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St Cloud School District 742 Autism Resource Specialist in St. Cloud, Minnesota
POSITION Autism Resource Specialist LOCATION District 742 Sites TYPE OF POSITION 1.0 F.T.E. Hours may vary based on building/program needs DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION Open until filled REPORT TO: Special Education Supervisors, Special Education Director POSITION INFORMATION: Autism Resource Specialists in ISD 742 support special education teams with program development and implementation for students identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Cognitive Disabilities. They provide curricular resources, programming consultation, assessment support, and professional development. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Current Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) teaching license issued by the MN Department of Education A minimum of five years experience working directly with students with ASD Ability to develop and effectively implement instructional strategies which meet educational needs of students with ASD Knowledge of the identification/ evaluation process and Minnesota ASD criteria and eligibility Knowledge of the Functional Behavioral Assessment process and positive behavioral interventions for students with ASD Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with families, school staff, and community agencies Essential Duties: Educate and collaborate with ASD instructional and support staff to create safe and respectful learning environments Collaborate with instructional team members to ensure quality and coherent educational programs based on best practices Coordinate district-wide efforts to develop the curricular, instructional and assessment practices of educators to better serve students with ASD Complete assessments for initial evaluations for ASD Secure a variety of curriculum and assessment tools to support the attainment of instructional goals for students across the range of ASD Attend IEP, evaluation and other team meetings for students with Autism. Assist with development of goals and instructional programming through consultation and support services Provide assistance with Behavior Support Plans Identify staff training needs, develop training schedules, identify trainers and set training objectives. Provide staff development to teachers, paraeducators, and related staff as requested. District 742 is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer