Autism Specialist BCBA - Intensive Support CenterSchool Year
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Autism Specialist
Intensive Support Center
202526 School Year
Certification as a BoardCertified 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. See full job description below for details.
Teach Lead Inspire
Be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools
Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic challenging and relevant learning experiences becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society Then look no further!
In Albemarle County Public Schools we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race class gender and special capacities for our childrens success through highquality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!
We are the first public school division in Virginia and among the first in the country to develop and implement anAntiRacism policywith the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps and support the unique gifts talents and interests ofeverychild. In ACPS all really meansall.
Who Were Looking For
Teachers and Specialists are essential to achieving our goals ofThriving StudentsAffirming and Empowering Communities andEquitable Transformative Resources.
Our ideal candidates are:
- Innovative selfreflective collaborative knowledgeable in their content area and instructional practices and are continually growing and improving
- Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps
- Prepared to engage with ourCulturally Responsive Teachingmodel in support of our Equity Mission Statement
Why Work in Our Schools
Here are just a few reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to join our team:
- Strong instructional support and mentoring from our building administrators instructional coacheslearning technologyintegrators diversity resource teachers and equity specialists
- A wide range ofprofessional developmentopportunities including our New Teacher Academy and many other learning experiences held throughout the year for new and experienced teachers
- Competitivepayandbenefits including health & dental coverage retirement flexible spending accounts paid time off wellnessprogram discounts on gym memberships and more
- The opportunity to work in a closeknit supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional
Be sure to check out ourwebsiteto learn more about ourDivisionand ourSchools. You can read the full job descriptionhere.
Location
Situated around beautifulCharlottesville Virginia which is consistently ranked among Americas top university towns and best places to live Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington DC and 70 miles west of Richmond its only a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away. Whether its the great outdoors a vibrant and diverse arts food and culture scene or small town living with a big city feel our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.
The Application Process
Are you ready to join the ACPS Team and engage our learners in becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society If so then follow these steps to apply:
STEP 1: ClickApply for this Positionat the top right of this page. This will add your application to the candidate pool for this position.
STEP 2:You will receive an email invitation to complete a short online assessment to help us learn more about your strengths as an educator. Instructions will be included in the email. If youvealready taken this assessment within the past three years you do not need to complete it again.
STEP 4:Our school principals and assistant principals will review your application and will contact you directly if they would like to schedule an interview. Time frames vary depending on the position and time of year.
Qualifications:Candidates for this position must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in School Counseling. More information can be found on theVDOE website.
Full Job Description:
General Definition of Work:
The Autism Specialist provides support services to identify needs and assist with program development consultation with school personnel for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and acts as a facilitator for classroom teachers in the implementation and evaluation of interventions and instruction for students with ASD. The Autism Specialist shall: demonstrate knowledge of the principles practices trends and theories pertaining to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their treatment; possess the knowledge of assessment interventions and diagnostic techniques procedures and methods; have the ability to work with teachers teaching assistants related service staff and transportation staff at varying levels of expertise; and advance the knowledge base of administration instructional and support staff regarding successful teaching and intervention methods for students with ASD.
Essential Functions:
- 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 identified for appropriate programs for student with Autism; Conducts inservice 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 divisions 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.
Must possess demonstrated evidence of involvement in school activities and committees involving leadership responsibilities beyond those required in the classroom. Must possess an indepth knowledge of autism curriculum instructional best practices and learning theory. Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and the ability to guide and train teachers in effective techniques and strategies. Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills both verbally and in writing with students staff parents and agency personnel. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers parents administrators advocates students and others. Knowledge of current methods and techniques of applied behavior analysis discrete trial training; ability to analyze student performance design appropriate individual behavior programs and monitor student progress; coordinate work of instructional assistants support personnel; work effectively as a team member.
Education and Experience:
Certification as a BoardCertified 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 masters 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 3 years of those 5 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.
Physical Conditions and Nature of Work Contacts:
Duties performed typically in school settings to include; classroom gym cafeteria auditorium and recreational areas. Employees in this position will be required to work in indoor and outdoor environments travel between school sites across the school division and come in direct contact with Albemarle County staff students district staff and the public. Employees in this position must have the ability to: Sit for extended periods of time; Enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter operate standard office equipment and use a telephone; See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids; Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; Speak so that others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone; Stand walk and bend over reach overhead grasp push pull and move lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds to waist height.
Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
