IDEA Special Education Autism Specialist
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Job Location:
Denton, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Certifications (Preferred) Valid Special Education teaching certification.CPI or otherdeescalation/communication training.Training related to family engagement or transition planning is a plus.
Residency Requirement: Texas
Salary: Around $57000
Position Summary
TheSpecial EducationAutismSpecialistservesas the primary coordinator of family engagement andsupport forstudents receivingSpecial Instruction in servicesdue to autism eligibility.This roleis responsible forensuring that families understand access and effectivelyparticipateinautismspecificprogramming in alignment with IEP requirements service delivery standards and district expectations.
The specialist provides structured consistent and proactive family support by acting as thecentral pointof contact between families campus staff autism service providers(Example ABA Therapists) and administration. This position focuses onmaintainingcontinuity of communication strengthening family capacity to support student needs and ensuring fidelity of Autism Supplement implementation through coordinated collaboration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as the Special Education representative inARDto provide information related to IDEA procedural safeguards and available Special Educationsupportsas part of the districts Child Find responsibilities.Providefollowupto unique Special Education family concerns and route questions toappropriate casemanagers counselors or service providers.
Supporting compliance with Autism Supplement service requirements.
Facilitating family participation inautismspecificplanning reviews anddecisionmaking.
Reducing barriers to engagement through clear guidancefollowup and coordinationthroughwhole schoolstaff education.
Work in tandem with the Behavior Support Specialistin creating and supporting BIPs for studentservices due to autism eligibility.
Collaboration & Compliance
Participatein ARD/IEP meetings when autism supplements are required.
Collaborate in MTSS meetings to review data and recommend interventions.
Ensure behavior plans align with IDEA and district procedures.
Maintainaccurateandtimelydocumentation.
Collaborate withcase managerstransition coaches specialeducationand general education administration teams.
Family Education & Resource Development
CreateSPEDspecificguides videos and resource materials to strengthen family understanding of:
IEP process
Advocacy strategies
State testing accommodations
Available SPED supports and tutorials
Transition and CCMRsupports
Data & Monitoring
Use district engagement or communication systems to track Special Education family outreach andfollowup.
Monitor participation trends in SPED programs.
Provide monthly summariestoleadership.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelorsdegree.
Preferred: degrees in Special Education Social Work Counseling Education or related field.
Experience
Experience in Autism supplement development andvirtualin-hometraining.
Experience supporting Special Education students or families.
Experience in family engagement school communication or program coordination preferred.
Experience supporting Special Education programs (e.g. transition credit recovery case management AU) is highly desirable.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Special Education processes timelines and IDEA requirements.
Strong interpersonal communication skills with families and staff.
Strong organizational skills and documentation accuracy.
Ability to createfamilyfriendlymaterials videos or training resources.
Understandingtransition CCMR andpostsecondaryplanning for SPED students.
Commitment to confidentiality professionalism andfamilycenteredpractices.
Ability to coach and support adult learners.
Job Type
RegularThe above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is at-will as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
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Required Experience:
IC
