Job DescriptionCertifications (Preferred) Valid Special Education teaching certification.CPI or otherde‑escalation/communication training.Training related to family engagement or transition planning is a plus.
Residency Requirement: Texas
Salary: Around$57,000
Position SummaryTheSpecial EducationAutismSpecialistservesas the primary coordinator of family engagement andsupport forstudents receivingSpecial Instruction in servicesdue to autism eligibility.This roleis responsible forensuring that families understand, access, and effectivelyparticipateinautism‑specificprogramming in alignment with IEP requirements, service delivery standards, and district expectations.
The specialist provides structured, consistent, and proactive family support by acting as thecentral pointof contact between families, campus staff, autism service providers(Example ABA Therapists), and administration. This position focuses onmaintainingcontinuity of communication, strengthening family capacity to support student needs, and ensuring fidelity of Autism Supplement implementation through coordinated collaboration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Serve as the Special Education representative inARDto provide information related to IDEA, procedural safeguards, and available Special Educationsupports as part of the district's Child Find responsibilities.Providefollow‑upto unique Special Education family concerns and route questions toappropriate casemanagers, counselors, or service providers.
- Supporting compliance with Autism Supplement service requirements.
- Facilitating family participation inautism‑specificplanning, reviews, anddecision‑making.
- Reducing barriers to engagement through clear guidance,follow‑up, and coordinationthroughwhole schoolstaff education.
- Work in tandem with the Behavior Support Specialistin creating and supporting BIP's for studentservices due to autism eligibility.
Collaboration & Compliance*Participatein ARD/IEP meetings when autism supplements are required.
* Collaborate in MTSS meetings to review data and recommend interventions.
* Ensure behavior plans align with IDEA and district procedures.
*Maintainaccurateandtimelydocumentation.
* Collaborate withcase managers,transition coaches, specialeducationand general education administration teams.
Family Education & Resource Development- CreateSPED‑specificguides, videos, and resource materials to strengthen family understanding of:
- State testing accommodations
- Available SPED supports and tutorials
- Transition and CCMRsupports
Data & Monitoring- Use district engagement or communication systems to track Special Education family outreach andfollow‑up.
- Monitor participation trends in SPED programs.
- Provide monthly summariestoleadership.
QualificationsEducation- Bachelor'sdegreerequired.
- Preferred: degrees in Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Education, or related field.
Experience- Experience in Autism supplement development andvirtualin-hometraining.
- Experience supporting Special Education students or families.
- Experience in family engagement, school communication, or program coordination preferred.
- Experience supporting Special Education programs (e.g., transition, credit recovery, case management, AU) is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Knowledge of Special Education processes, timelines, and IDEA requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with families and staff.
- Strong organizational skills and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to createfamily‑friendlymaterials, videos, or training resources.
- Understandingtransition, CCMR, andpostsecondaryplanning for SPED students.
- Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, andfamily‑centeredpractices.
*Ability to coach and support adult learners.
Job TypeRegular
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position