What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant - Starting the 2026-2027 School Year position at KLAMATH FALLS CITY SCHOOLS?
Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant for the 2026-2027 School Year
Salary: $53,683.89-$99,647.38 (DOE), prorated based upon FTE.
Sped stipend of $2147.36
Insurance: Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district, currently up to $2277 (based upon family coverage), prorated based upon FTE.
PERS Retirement: The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.
Benefits to working at KFCS:
- Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
- Teacher mentoring program for teachers new to the profession.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
- District-supported child care is available.
- Work in a highly supportive environment
- Access to classroom technology including interactive white board, document cameras, and chromebooks
- Ongoing Professional Development opportunities
Schedule:190 Days 3 days new teacher in-service. Start date August 24, 2026.
Current Contract: KFEA Contract
DESCRIPTION: Provide technical assistance in the area of autism spectrum disorders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.) Participate in multidisciplinary team assessment.
2.) Conduct parent interview and student observations, screening, and assessment as appropriate.
3.) Assist in location and use of appropriate assessment instruments.
4.) Assist team with sharing of assessment results with parents.
5.) Participate in IEP implementation:
A. Assist in location and use of appropriate assessment instruments
B. Conduct assessments as appropriate.
C. Participate in development of goals and objectives.
D. Assist in placement decisions.
E. Provide evaluation and monitoring as appropriate.
F. Assist in program development and implementation to ensure generalization of skills across people, places, events, and time.
G. Assist in program development and implementation that provides for transition
across programs and service providers.
6.) Act as liaison between school staff, family (care providers), community, and
other service agencies.
7.) Assist in development and implementation of programs designed to modify
the student’s behavior and improve student communication and language
ability and improve student performance in regular programs with curriculum modification.
8.) Assist in identification of inservice needs for school personnel, family, and
community.
9.) Provide inservice training to school personnel, family, and community.
10.) Assist and participate in review and monitoring of services.
11.) Assist and participate in training to increase knowledge and improve ability
to fulfill responsibilities of teacher of students with autism.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1.) TSPC licensure (Oregon Special Education Generalist, School Psychology endorsed license, or related field); or other board licensure (Oregon Health Board of Examiners' Speech Language Pathology license, or related field); or ODE authorization.
2.) Must meet professional competencies required by the Oregon Department of
Education.
3.) Successful experience providing comprehensive evaluations and data based
interventions to students with autism spectrum disorders.
Pre-employment requirements:
Employment for this position is contingent on clearance of the following:
__X__Pre-Employment Drug Screen
__X__ Background Investigation
The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.
Salary : $53,684 - $99,647