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POSITION TITLE: Autism Support Specialist for the 2026-2027 School Year
POSITION DETAILS: 49%, 190 Days
LOCATION(S): Central Office
START DATE: July 27, 2026
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provides consultation regarding student programs, including design and implementation of programs, to district and school-based personnel
• Participates as a member of the educational team to design and supervise implementation of classroom programs for students with autism spectrum disorder
• Collaborates and plans with autism programmatic placement teachers to develop and implement integrated instructional approaches to support the communication, social, and behavioral needs of the students
• Collaborates, plans, and provides professional development for staff on topics to positively impact the delivery of support services to students with autism spectrum disorder
• Provides consultation, coaching, or training to school personnel requesting support for academic and behavioral concerns for students served in autism or significantly developmentally delayed programs
• Provides consultation regarding goal development, accommodations, and progress monitoring for supporting students served in the autism and significantly developmental delayed programs
• Completes observations and makes recommendations for students being considered for placement in programmatic placement class for students with autism
• Maintains class rosters for the programmatic placement classrooms
• Works collaboratively with the transportation department
• Evaluates the fidelity and consistency of implementation of behavior intervention plans and accommodations through observations, staff interviews, impact checks, and document review
• Provides professional development to district level and school-based personnel on topics such as applied behavior analysis, discrete trial training, functional core communication, and social skills to positively impact service delivery model
• Trains and coaches district level and school-based personnel in instructional strategies concerning executive functioning and social cognitive deficits consistent with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder
• Trains and coaches district level and school-based personnel in appropriate use of visual supports and environmental modifications to meet the needs of students of autism spectrum disorder
• Participates as a member of the system level Exceptional Education Leadership team and assists in the development of department initiatives
• Assists with responding to and addressing exceptional education parental concerns, complaints and/or legal actions
• Maintains appropriate documentation and submits reports as required
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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; Valid Georgia PSC issued certificate in field; Training and/or experience working with students with disabilities; Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
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Apply via our system website and online application process at www.bartow.k12.ga.us
The Bartow County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.
The Bartow County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.
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