Supervisor, Autism Specialist - Bastrop, United States - Bastrop Independent School District

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  • Job Title
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Supervisor, Autism Specialist
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Grant Funded Position
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Professional
***- Department
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Special Programs & Services
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A4
***- FLSA
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Exempt
***- Date Revised
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May 2024
***- Supervisor
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Associate Director, Special Programs & Services
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BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY:Provide leadership through collaborative processes to support teachers, campus and district administrators in planning and implementing strategic activities designed to fulfill Autism Grant components and impact student achievement.***
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Master's degree preferred), valid Texas Special Education certification, and five years of related experience, experience in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.***
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.***
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:******:

  • Ability to design and implement diverse interventions for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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  • Knowledge of Research-Based Autism Strategies

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  • Understanding of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation for students with Autism

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  • Knowledge of effective curriculum design and evaluation methods

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  • Familiarity with continuous improvement principles

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  • Understanding of creating collaborative structures in educational settings

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  • Skill in using Assistive Technology

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  • Proficiency in collecting and interpreting data to adjust curriculum for student support

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  • Ability to supervise campusbased support teams

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  • Competence in developing and monitoring intervention tracking systems

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  • Capacity to coach campus leaders and staff on inclusive practices

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  • Awareness of behavioral characteristics commonly linked with Autism

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  • Familiarity with evidencebased practices aligned with applied behavior analysis for teaching foundational skills

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  • Effective communication with parents and professionals, both written and verbal

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  • Knowledge of community support systems

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  • Understanding of Special Education regulations

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  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage emotional situations

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  • Ability to train others on effective behavior management and teaching techniques

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  • Basic understanding of educational curriculum and instructional methods

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  • Proficient in keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance

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  • Effective communication, interpersonal skills, and basic math competency

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  • Proficiency in using a personal computer and software for spreadsheet and database development and word processing******
    Instructional Management:******:
  • Support the implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of assigned Autism programs for curriculum, behavior and/or instructional support, and ensure that assigned programs are efficiently and effectively administered

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  • Provides teachers with support and/or resources to develop skills in working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders through the planning and implementation of Autism Grant components.******
    Student Management:******:
  • Attend Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee meetings and other meetings as appropriate

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  • Develop PLAAFPs and IEP Goals and monitor progress in accordance with district guidelines

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  • Provide direct services to students as assigned, which may include but are not limited to discrete trial training, social skills instruction, in class support, functional routine training, pivotal response training, and increased adult supervision

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  • Advise and support campus staff in development of programming and problem resolutions for individual students

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  • Assist campuses in resolving parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner

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  • Assist in managing student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.******
    Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions:******:
  • Design, implement, measure, refine assigned programs and/or content areas, and assist with quality improvement efforts

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  • Create data reports from various data management systems as needed

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  • Analyze and respond to school data and educational trends

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  • Respond in a timely and positive manner to all requests for support from campus and district administrators

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  • Exhibit a high degree of initiative in response to requests for support from campus administrators

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  • Model/demonstrate exemplary lesson delivery

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  • Facilitate the development of collabor

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