JOB DESCRIPTION:      

Serve as personnel support to affecting learning changes in students with autism spectrum disorder. Duties will include training, consultation, assessment, evaluation for eligibility, and prescription of evidence-based interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder. Work collaboratively with general education teachers to provide consultation and modeling for inclusion support for students in general education classes and provide intervention instruction as appropriate. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of: Assessment, evaluation, and evidence based interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder. Skilled in: Supporting and affecting learning changes in students with autism spectrum disorder. Ability to: The ability to provide leadership to staff in areas of specialization. Have physical ability to train and/or assist staff in physical management of students in crisis. An excellent attitude with a strong desire to work as part of a team that puts students’ needs first. Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with others. Demonstrate a need to grow professionally and be involved in staff development opportunities at the building and district-level. Valid Oregon driver’s license and reliable transportation for on-the-job travel. 

 

Experience:

A minimum of five years’ experience (preferred) working with school systems in roles that include instruction, identification, IEP development, data collection, case management, student behavior management, and ability to follow IDEA’s 504 procedures.

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

 

Certification Required: Current Oregon teaching license with Special Education Endorsement.

 

Background Qualifications:

• Ability to assist in establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school.
• Ability to assist in the development, revisions, and evaluation of the curriculum and instructional materials for students with autism spectrum disorder.
• Ability to provide direction to others and to make independent judgments.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community agencies even during emotionally charged situations.
• Conduct behavioral assessments and Functional Behavioral Assessments for students with autism spectrum disorder.
• Delivered direct instruction to students in the areas of social skills and behavior.
• Facilitated team processes, including problem-solving, pre-referral intervention, and IEP development for students who are suspected of having autism spectrum disorder.
• Provide technical assistance to staff in all areas related to autism spectrum disorder in general and special education learning environments.
• Assist in the coordination of district, family, and community resources to integrate services for students.
• Ability to conduct workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with students with autism spectrum disorder.
•  Assist in developing procedures and training materials for district staff involved with students with autism spectrum disorder for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines.
• Apply knowledge of special education procedural requirements, data collection, IEP technical compliance, student progress monitoring, and individual program development.
• Maintains and records data and reports as required by the program administrator, district, and state and federal agencies.
• Capacity to organize considerable amounts of information and manage complex situations to achieve effective outcomes for students and staff.
• Effectively support post-secondary transition planning for students with autism spectrum disorder.

 Qualifications Desired:      

• Training and experience in the areas of evaluation, instruction, and behavioral support for students with autism spectrum disorder, including administration of the ADOS. 
• Training beyond master’s degree specific to working with students with autism spectrum disorder and/or parents and staff associated with these students.
• Training, knowledge and skills and strategies, and systems for working with parents of children with autism spectrum disorder emotional or behavioral challenges. 
• Knowledge and experience with effective instructional strategies and techniques for students with autism spectrum disorder. 
• Experience in the development and implementation of effective social skills lessons.
• Experience in the development and implementation of progress monitoring systems.
• Experience with group facilitation and problem-solving strategies.

CLASSIFICATION:                    

Licensed, Part time, Probationary, K-21, Districtwide Position. This position may be able to be combined with another 0.5 fte position.

 

CALENDAR/BENEFITS:

4 hours per day; 190 day contract in 2023-2024, 2024-2025 TBD; contract starting in August 2024, start date TBD. Position includes 2 days for New Teacher In-Service prior to start date.

 

Salary range TBD once negotiations for 2024-2025 are complete ($23,321- $47,954.50 2023-2024 Salary Range). Newberg Public Schools pays 6% PERS contribution, provides a generous insurance cap, long-term disability, and life insurance. Optional Life, AD&D insurance, Short Term Disability, Tax Shelter Annuities, Section 125 health and dependent care accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development and Employee Assistance Program through Uprise Behavioral Health available to all staff.  Coaching opportunities are also available.

 

The information contained in this job description for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar. Positions and additional duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be made. Newberg Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Actively Seeks Minority Applicants. The District complies with Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Requirements Applicants who best meet the requirements of the position will be invited for an interview.