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Autism Consultant

Purpose Statement
The job of Autism Consultant was established for the purpose/s of providing diagnostic, remedial and consultative service for children
with autism; provides consultative services for school personnel regarding the programmatic needs of children with autism; operates as
part of a multi-disciplinary team.

This job reports to the Student Support Services Director.

Essential Functions

• Serves as consultant to teachers, both general and special educators, administrators, other related staff, families, community

members, at site-based programs, departments, school and in the community for the purpose of providing a resource of
understanding and working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

• Develops an intervention plan for the purpose of supporting the IEP goals, objectives/outcomes and providing training and

support to the school team to implement this plan in appropriate settings.

• Identifies student abilities and needs with the IEP team for the purpose of developing long- and short-term goals and

objectives for behavior, curriculum and instruction.

• Assists in the development of student transition plans, programs, and goals for the purpose of supporting the student transition

from one school to another and developing students' vocational skills.

• Coordinates the implementation of goals and outcomes with the IEP team, collaborating with colleagues, for the purpose of

assessing and evaluating both strengths and needs of students in order to develop and maintain an environment conducive to
the effective performance of tasks.

• Conducts observations for the purpose of aiding in special education eligibility as well as the development of programming and

instructional strategies.

• Participates in the determination, development, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral, instructional, and/or curricular

management for the purpose of aiding students determined eligible for the Autism Spectrum Disorder.

• Develops and implements opportunities and in-services for the purpose of providing needed and/or required training for

educational staff, parents, and administrators.

• Collects data and documents findings, actions taken, and/or recommendations made regarding areas of service and maintains

records required by Williamson County Schools for the purpose of meeting various state and federal mandates.

• Monitors behavioral needs of students for the purpose of developing positive intervention plans, as needed.

• Prepares and maintains a variety of documents, records, reports and written materials for the purpose of communicating

information to parents and staff, providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information and
complying with various state, federal and administrative requirements.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• Attends meetings, trainings and conferences; travels to a variety of work sites for the purpose of obtaining or

providing information.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job
conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying and interpreting
assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and
maintaining accurate records.

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KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed
formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge- based
competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safe practices in work sites and other activities; correct
English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; record keeping techniques; modern office practices and procedures;
and pertinent federal/state labor laws and/or program requirements.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-
related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing
defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of
individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required
to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem
solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and meeting deadlines and schedules.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or
coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the
job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying,
pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job
requires 60% sitting, 10% walking, and 30% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

EXPERIENCE: Three years of job related experience is required. Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder is preferred.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in job related area.

REQUIRED TESTING: CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: FLSA STATUS:

None Specified Special Educator Certification - OR - Licensed Exempt
as a Speech Language Pathologist through the

Tennessee Department of Education

CONTINUING SALARY
EDUCATION/TRAINING: CLEARANCES: GRADE:

Maintain Certification and/or Licensure Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Certified
Clearance

Pursuant to the Williamson County Board of Education’s policy of equal opportunity employment, Williamson
County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.