Ann Arbor MI - Autism Support Coordinator position open

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Hi all,

We are still trying to find a BCBA with significant school experience

working with children with autism, for our autism support coordinator in

the Ann Arbor, Michigan public school system. Please, if you are at all

qualified and interested, or know someone who might be, pass this

posting along. We REALLY want someone with a good solid behavioral

background. We have some new autism classrooms at the elementary level

this year, and would like to get the teachers off to a good start. If

you would like more information please visit the posting at

https://hr.aaps.k12.mi.us/view_job.asp?job_id=36

I have also pasted the posting into the text below - note the salary is

in the 80's, so this is a decent paying job. The person really does need

school/admin experience as well as experience with ABA programs with

students with autism. It's a really unique opportunity to create a

comprehensive set of autism programs and services within a public school

environment.

Directions on how to apply are at:

http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/hrs.home/hrs.jobs/how_to_apply

If there are any questions, our special ed director is Larry Simpson at

simpson@... or 734-994-2318.

Barb B

Ann Arbor MI

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Ann Arbor Public Schools

Job Code: P11-07-101R

Status: Open

Position(s): Autism Support Coordinator -1.0 FTE

Location: SISS

Category: Administrator

Salary: $80,435 – $82,870 (ASCSA Salary Schedule)

Posting Date: 8/23/2006

Deadline Date: Open until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Qualifications: The following is a list of qualifications for the

position, any of which may be waived by the Board of Education in

exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree in Special Education or Education Administration or

other related field.

Educational program must have included child development, significant

coursework in behavioral intervention, curriculum development and autism

coursework.

Knowledge of positive behavior interventions, functional assessment

procedures.

Knowledge of currently accepted educational methodology for students

with autism.

Successful experience working with students with autism, communication,

instructional strategies and methodologies (i.e. PECS, ABA, etc.) that

connect the curriculum to the learners.

Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a special education program

(AI classroom preferred.)

Experience providing staff development training.

Description: CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Teaching Certificate with special education endorsement,

specifically autism related.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) strongly preferred.

A successful candidate for this position has demonstrated the ability to:

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical

procedures, or governmental regulations.

Communicate effectively and present information both in oral and in

written form.

REASONING ABILITY:

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data

related to student achievement.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students,

staff and parents.

Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of

Education policies.

Work with diverse ethnic and socio-economic groups.

Work with a minimum amount of supervision.

Perform under varying amounts of pressure.

Strong knowledge of special education laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative

of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly

required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is

occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel,

crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to

10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close

vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here

are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the

activity in the particular part of the day.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement and maintain a comprehensive spectrum of services and

Interventions for students ages 0-26 with autism spectrum disorder

(ASD), including

Periodic evaluations based on outcome data.

• Develop a mission, goals and objectives for the spectrum of services

for students with

ASD, including documentation o interventions, standards, procedures

forms and related

Information.

• Coordinate professional staff in developing, implementing, monitoring

and reviewing the Individual Education Program (IEP) of select students

with disabilities.

• Coordinate with teachers, administrators and parents with regard to

the social, communication, and behavioral aspects of the student’s

educational program.

• Provide expertise where needed on various methodologies m curricula

and choices of

Services for students with ASD, as well as conducting Functional Behavior

Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans.

• Understand general education curricula, and be able to link special

education goals and objectives

to general education Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs).

• Ensure that staff compile, maintain, and submit all required records.

• Train and coordinate with professional staff in data collection

procedures to evaluate student progress toward mastery of goals and

objectives.

• Demonstrate best practice methodologies and assist with strategies

based on assessment of student’s needs.

• Consult with and support SISS administration, teachers, psychologists,

social workers and other school personnel with implementation of the

student’s IEP.

• Design and conduct professional development for teachers and

para-educators regarding autism best practices.

• Collaborate with preschool teams on students with autism.

• Assist in recruitment of staff working with students with ASD.

• Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources, for the purpose of

providing information or referring to

appropriate personnel.

• Other duties as assigned by SISS Administrator.

Method: Applicant must complete online application at:

http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/hrs.home