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Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Special Education

Job Summary

The Extra Help Autism Coaching Specialist will deliver professional learning, workshops, and consultation to educators and staff serving students with autism in Southern Illinois schools. These services will include workshops, the creation of resources and visual supports, and side-by-side coaching of classroom staff.

The primary duty of this position is to provide in person technical assistance to identified school teams to increase capacity and improve services for students with ASD within the school setting. This candidate will coach staff in the implementation of evidence-based practices for individuals with ASD using a gradual-release model.

Additional Information

The Autism Professional Learning and Universal Supports (A+) Project at Illinois State University assists the Illinois State Board of Education in addressing the significant behavior needs of children and youth with Autism Spectrum (ASD) and related behavior and communication disorders. Through a comprehensive approach encompassing professional learning, technical assistance, coaching, and collaboration, A+ has worked closely with school teams to enhance their capacity to effectively support students with ASD. The A+ project provides professional learning and coaching to educators using high-impact, evidence-based practices, and strategies to support individuals with autism and related behavior and communication challenges.

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$40.00-$60.00 per hour, based upon skills and experience

Required Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in special education, psychology, behavior analysis, or a closely related field
2. Minimum 5 years of experience teaching students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
3. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel (mostly day and some overnight)
4. Extensive knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and advanced level training in ASD and evidence-based practices for learners with ASD
5. Experience with:
   a. a variety of assessment tools, including but not limited to VB-MAPP, EFL, Vineland, PEAK, ABLLS, AFLS
   b. providing professional learning and coaching to school teams targeting behavior and academics for learners with ASD
6. Demonstrated compassion, empathy, and patience for learners with ASD and their families
7. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, teamwork, written and oral communication, observation, consultation, and data collection skills

Preferred Qualifications

1. BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification, and if active, in good standing with the BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board).
2. Prior experience:
   a. in teaching or administration in public school systems.
   b. providing systematic instruction to students with ASD.
   c. delivering professional learning and coaching within a school setting.

Work Hours

TBD, 28 or less hours per week

Proposed Starting Date

ASAP

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University’s supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.

Please complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. The employment application (not resume/cover letter) will be reviewed to determine if applicant meets minimum qualifications. Please be complete in the duties and responsibilities section for each position listed.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu 
(309) 438-2120

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.