Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant for the 2026-2027 School Year at Southern Oregon Education Service District
Requirements / Qualifications
TSPC licensure or ODE authorization.
Requirements / Qualifications
TSPC licensure or ODE authorization.
Comments and Other Information
Southern Oregon ESD seeks an Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant to join our highly qualified team and provide technical assistance in autism spectrum disorders to local school districts, Early Intervention providers, and other related agencies. The Autism Program at Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) brings consultation, coaching, ASD assessments, and technical assistance to educators, professionals, and families who support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from birth to 21. We partner with school districts, early intervention/early childhood special education agencies, local health care, and community agencies. Our team of 1 licensed ASD Specialist, 2 BCBAs, 6 ASD Consultants, and 1 ASD Assistant trains, coaches, and supports educational staff in districts, parents, and childcare providers, emphasizing building capacity.
POSITION GOAL: Provide technical assistance in the area of autism spectrum disorders to local districts, Early Intervention providers, and other related agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Act as regional autism services referral point for assigned geographical area.
2. Participate in multidisciplinary team assessment.
A. Conduct parent interview and student observations, screening, and assessment as appropriate.
B. Assist in location and use of appropriate assessment instruments.
C. Assist district with sharing of assessment results with parents.
D. Pursue other assessments at request of districts.
3. Participate in IFSP/ IEP implementation:
A. Assist in location and use of appropriate assessment instruments
B. Conduct assessments as appropriate.
C. Participate in development of goals and objective.
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.
4. Act as liaison between school staff, family (care providers), community, and other service agencies.
5. 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 program curriculum modification.
6. Assist in identification of inservice needs for school personnel, family, and community.
7. Provide inservice training to school personnel, family, and community.
8. Assist and participate in review and monitoring of services.
9. Assist and participate in training to increase knowledge and improve ability to fulfill responsibilities of teacher of students with autism.
10. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1. TSPC licensure 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.
Comments and Other Information
Southern Oregon ESD seeks an Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant to join our highly qualified team and provide technical assistance in autism spectrum disorders to local school districts, Early Intervention providers, and other related agencies. The Autism Program at Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) brings consultation, coaching, ASD assessments, and technical assistance to educators, professionals, and families who support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from birth to 21. We partner with school districts, early intervention/early childhood special education agencies, local health care, and community agencies. Our team of 1 licensed ASD Specialist, 2 BCBAs, 6 ASD Consultants, and 1 ASD Assistant trains, coaches, and supports educational staff in districts, parents, and childcare providers, emphasizing building capacity.
POSITION GOAL: Provide technical assistance in the area of autism spectrum disorders to local districts, Early Intervention providers, and other related agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Act as regional autism services referral point for assigned geographical area.
2. Participate in multidisciplinary team assessment.
A. Conduct parent interview and student observations, screening, and assessment as appropriate.
B. Assist in location and use of appropriate assessment instruments.
C. Assist district with sharing of assessment results with parents.
D. Pursue other assessments at request of districts.
3. Participate in IFSP/ IEP implementation:
A. Assist in location and use of appropriate assessment instruments
B. Conduct assessments as appropriate.
C. Participate in development of goals and objective.
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.
4. Act as liaison between school staff, family (care providers), community, and other service agencies.
5. 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 program curriculum modification.
6. Assist in identification of inservice needs for school personnel, family, and community.
7. Provide inservice training to school personnel, family, and community.
8. Assist and participate in review and monitoring of services.
9. Assist and participate in training to increase knowledge and improve ability to fulfill responsibilities of teacher of students with autism.
10. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1. TSPC licensure 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.