Regional Coordinator - Autism

Anticipated Start Date of August 10, 2026

Classification: Admin/Prof

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Job Grade: 5

Department: Special Education

Reports To: Assistant Director

Job Goal:

Provide professional development and services, develop products, and participate in special project activities in area(s) of autism that support the ESC's core purpose and strategic goals.

Qualifications:

Education

Master's degree

Certification/Licensure

• Texas Educator Certificate or professional license/certificate in related field
• Certificate in Special Education

Experience

• Three years in leadership position(s) related to programming for students with autism
• Five years teaching students with autism
• Experience in developing and presenting professional development

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Broad-based knowledge of rules and regulations related to special education
• Broad-based knowledge of project management and impact assessment.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Principal Certificate or equivalent
• Board Certified Applied Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or equivalent

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development that impacts student achievement and educator capacity.
• Provide technical assistance and customized services.
• Develop products to support instruction and programming.
• Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating professional development, services, and products in the area(s) of autism.
• Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for Region 4 customer districts.
• Participate in developing communication networks between Region 4 customer district personnel.
• Assist in planning and developing special project activities, e.g., grant proposals, interdepartmental services, demonstration sites, and other customer- based projects.
• Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of autism.
• Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of autism.
• Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.

Supervision/Personnel Management

None

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands:

Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.