What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autism Specialist (Secondary) position at E.L. Haynes Public Charter School?
Description
About the Position:
The Autism Specialist works with campus leadership and school teams to strengthen programming for learners with autism across the continuum of service settings. The role provides direct coaching to teachers, supports consistent use of evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices, and guides program development across classrooms and campuses. The Autism Specialist ensures compliance with federal and local requirements, monitors the quality and implementation of IEPs, and uses student data to inform instructional and program decisions. This twelve-month position may report to the Senior Director of Inclusive Practices.
Starting Salary: $73,696 - $97,570
You Will
Strengthen Autism Instructional Programming
You Have:
About the Position:
The Autism Specialist works with campus leadership and school teams to strengthen programming for learners with autism across the continuum of service settings. The role provides direct coaching to teachers, supports consistent use of evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices, and guides program development across classrooms and campuses. The Autism Specialist ensures compliance with federal and local requirements, monitors the quality and implementation of IEPs, and uses student data to inform instructional and program decisions. This twelve-month position may report to the Senior Director of Inclusive Practices.
Starting Salary: $73,696 - $97,570
You Will
Strengthen Autism Instructional Programming
- Provide coaching and consultation to special education teachers, general education teachers, and instructional aides
- Model and support evidence-based practices, including structured teaching, visual supports, communication systems, reinforcement systems, and social skills instruction
- Review and support lesson plans, intervention plans, and classroom systems for alignment with student needs and program expectations
- Lead cycles of goal setting, planning, classroom observations, analysis of student work, and feedback
- Facilitate campus-based and school-wide professional development related to Autism supports
- Coordinate and monitor specialized programming such as communication supports, sensory supports, and behavior plans
- Support the collection, organization, and analysis of academic, behavioral, attendance, and IEP progress data for students with Autism
- Work with the data and assessment team to ensure data systems meet the needs of Autism programming and progress monitoring.
- Participate in instructional leadership meetings to evaluate the effectiveness of Autism programming
- Support accurate identification and re-evaluation processes for students with Autism
- Ensure IEPs include appropriate goals, accommodations, instructional services, and related services as they relate to students with autism.
- Support teachers in preparing for IEP meetings and communicating with families for the students on their caseloads with autism
- Maintain updated internal data systems for Autism programming, service delivery, and progress monitoring
- Support coordination of assessments that require specific accommodations
- Support small group instruction and interventions as needed
- Support functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention planning in partnership with behavior specialists
- Collaborate with related service providers to align instructional and therapeutic supports
- Provide guidance to staff on communication systems, including AAC and other augmentative tools
- Support crisis response when needed and reinforce proactive strategies that reduce crisis situations
- Support the creation and dissemination of required family communication related to Autism services when applicable.
- Build positive and supportive relationships with students and families
- Participate in school events and complete additional duties as assigned
You Have:
- Five or more years of experience supporting students with Autism in diverse educational settings
- Deep knowledge of evidence-based practices for Autism, including structured teaching, communication supports, behavior supports, and sensory strategies
- Strong understanding of instructional practices, accommodations, and modifications
- Experience with IEP development and compliance requirements
- A track record of improving student outcomes for autistic learners
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Experience analyzing data to guide instruction and programming
- A growth mindset and commitment to equity
- A Washington, DC teaching certification
- A master's degree in education, special education, ABA, or a related field
- Experience coaching adults and supporting school-based teams
- Experience with crisis intervention models
- Experience with educational technology used for instruction or communication
Salary : $73,696 - $97,570