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Job description
Eastern Region Coaches
Eastern Region coaches will work collaboratively with multiple districts to improve the educational outcomes of children with autism by supporting the implementation of best practices in the school environment. This proactive approach will help build capacity within local districts to positively impact student achievement. The coach works closely with GP Schools, Harper Woods ASD, and PSA's Eastern Region.
Primary qualifications include a master's degree, Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorder or a related professional with extensive experience working with students on the autism spectrum in an ASD center or separate facility program and an inclusive environment. Special Education or extensive experience working with students is required. Minimum of three years' experience working with ASD programs is required. START and PBIS training is preferred.
Position responsibilities include working closely with districts to improve outcomes for students with autism by building capacity and implementing evidence-based practices across the Early Intervention/Preschool LRE continuum 3-5 General education and special education preschool programs. Support the transition of early intervention students into part B. Support evaluation and IEP teams with ASD eligibility, LRE determinations, and other programming decisions. Provide support, guidance and professional development to district staff and administration regarding best practices, universal supports and learning resources including the appropriate use of visual, communication, academic, behavioral, and environmental accommodations or modifications. Provide guidance to identify critical learning goals to support communication, social and behavior skills. Support designing and maintaining classroom structures that provide engaging and motivating learning activities to improve academic, communication, social and behavior management skills. Support implementation of the essential components of an instructional program for students with ASD to include: predictability and structure, functional analysis of behaviors, development of behavior intervention plans and systematic data monitoring. Provide guidance and support to ASD center programs regarding the implementation of ACT 18 entrance and exit criteria and procedures. Provide guidance and implementation strategies for utilizing IP support. Support the development and implementation of Peer-to-Peer programs in all preschool environments. Support the implementation of PBIS, including the development and implementation of classroom management plans, FBAs and BIPs. Guidance and informational resource to parents and/or guardians regarding home support/structure. Actively participate as a member of the Wayne County ASD Support Team and Wayne Regional Autism Collaborative for Excellence (WRACE) team.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time. Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties. Occasional bending, kneeling, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs. Prolonged periods sitting and working on the computer to complete necessary paperwork.
Worksite address
grosse pointe, MI, 48236, US
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