EC Autism Liaison

School/Location:  Central Services

10 Month / Full Time Position

Effective:  2025 - 2026 School Year

Must hold a current NC Educator's License in a Exceptional Children area

POSITION PURPOSE:

The EC Autism Liaison provides support and strategy instruction and/or interventions for administration, teachers, teacher assistants and students in the least restrictive environment.  This position acts as a member of the District EC Department and assists schools across the district. Additionally, the EC Autism Liaison mentors and provides professional development through large group and one on one advisement/support in an effort to: minimize classroom disruptions; minimize number of students being sent out of class; support teachers in building positive relationships with students; and improve student time on task and student achievement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Federal, State and local policies for special education, related to Autism
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate situations and provide recommendations for improvement
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity
• Knowledge of the standard course of study and the extension of the standard course of study
• Ability to modify and adapt curriculum, instruction and environment
• Ability to develop and deliver professional development to a large audience
• Demonstrated ability to motivate students and teachers
• Ability to collect, interpret and use data to document outcomes for students
• Conduct formal/informal observations in the classroom
• Ability to maintain basic files and records, including data analysis
• Assist teachers with creating educational tools to assist students with Autism in and out of the classroom
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in special education, behavior analysis, or psychology
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience within special education
• Demonstrated experience in leadership roles, including facilitating team discussions and problem-solving
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Valid NC License in Special Education or a related service area
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
• Maintain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in special education, behavior analysis, or psychology
• NC License in K-5 Regular Education and/or Birth-Kindergarten
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide strong leadership, guidance and support to school-based staff, administrators and other departments
2. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies
3. Assist building level administrators with resolving issues relating to the delivery of special education services
4. Assist special education teachers with data collection, eligibility, IEP development, structuring/organizing classrooms, behavior management development, etc.
5. Assist schools and parents in problem solving student needs
6. Provide modeling, coaching, observations and recommendations to improve instruction and services for student(s); may include providing information regarding different techniques or methodologies that may be appropriate for student(s) (Grades PreK – 12)
7. Develop, implement and maintain data base of student information, data collection, professional development and required documentation submitted to the EC Department and/or NCDPI
8. Lead/co-lead the District Autism Team
9. Attend local and state professional developments as outlined annually
10. Lead/co-lead CPI training for the district
11. Perform other duties as assigned by EC Director and/or EC Assistant Director 

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.

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