1. Participates as a member of the Evaluation team and assists in the development of Individualized Education Plans and services for students with ASD. 2. Staff training and consultation on meeting the needs of students with ASD in general and special education settings. 3. Attend regional trainings and meetings of the Department of Education pertinent to educating students with autism. 4. Provide parent training and support through consultations and group workshops for students with ASD. 5. Conduct formative and diagnostic assessments necessary for providing specific information on students. 6. Develops data collection tools to facilitate Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans for students. 7. Assists in developing appropriate programs and services for students with ASD in the Springfield Public Schools.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Bachelors degree in related field required. Masters degree preferred. 2. Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred or DESE license in Moderate Special Needs, other DESE license in related fields may be considered. 3. Experience in a K-12 educational environment preferred. 4. Demonstrated experience and expertise in best practices in educating children with ASD.
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Reach out to Carmen Molina-Figueroa, the Human Resources Analyst, at 413-787-7100ext. 55394, the email address is molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com. She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.
NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes and other sex-based conduct, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes and other sex-based conduct, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator,titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights athttps://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie OSullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428,titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.
Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website,www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer totitleix@springfieldpublicschools.com