Hybrid Autism Consultant - Temporary - Student Services Department at Eugene School District 4J

About the Department

This is a temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) position for the 2025/26 school year. 

The Autism Consultant provides assistance to 4J program staff, partners, and families served. This assistance consists of: the presentation of in-services and workshops for staff based upon their needs, as well as their students’ needs; effective communication with families and other professionals; staff training on ASD evaluation methods for students in 4J, support on eligibility requirements. Training for 4J teams to develop, implement and monitor student programs. Complies with Federal, State, County and District policies, regulations and procedures.

Essential Functions

 

1. Uses a problem-solving framework in providing consultation with building staff regarding student needs.  
2. Understands the behavior characteristics typically associated with various school age conditions (e.g., autism, behavior disorders, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disabilities, etc.)

1. Development and presentation of in-services and workshops related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
2. Assistance to the eligibility teams with initial evaluation, re-evaluations, and training to determine students’ eligibility for services under the category of Autism Spectrum Disorder. 
3. Assistance to staff working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in determining appropriate goals and objectives for IEP’s and appropriate data collection systems to track student progress. 
4. Application of a variety of strategies that facilitate team effectiveness (e.g. collaboration, problem solving, leadership, meeting management, conflict resolution). 
5. Knowledge, application and ability to teach others about the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, Incidental Teaching, Discrete Trail, Functional Routines, Picture Exchange Communication System, Peer Mediated Strategies, Structured Teaching and Pivotal Response Training. 
6. Consultation to staff working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the following areas: communication, behavior, organization, use of visual systems, self-management, sensory needs, social skills and the design of the physical environment in early childhood care and education settings. 
7. Evaluate and maintain information regarding best practices in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder. 
8. Participate at staff meetings and program in-services. 
9. Continuation of professional growth, especially in regards to current issues related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.

1. Participates in a variety of professional meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform the functions of the job and remining knowledge with best practice and district guidelines. 
2. Collaborates with a variety of service providers and agencies in a professional and respectful manner on behalf of the district. 
3. Keeps current with issues, laws and regulations regarding autism overall, interventions, special education, educational trends, and other issues related to children with exceptional needs. Researches interventions, treatment techniques and assessment tool resources and methods. 
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by federal and state law, district policy and administrative regulations. 
5. Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff. Actively listen and confirm understanding of information exchanged. 
6. Follow district and school policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines, and the provisions of the contract and exercises professional judgment when acting in the absence of a covering guideline or policy.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Duties

1. Possess strong academic training and content knowledge to prepare students to be on track to meet academic goals.
2. Demonstrate good instructional practices that are engaging, organized and effective.
3. Use data to inform instructional decisions.
4. Firmly believe that all students will learn and improve - create a growth-mindset culture in the classroom.
5. Maintain unconditional positive regard for all students, staff, families and colleagues.
6. Connect well with students, families and the school community – be open to learning about others, especially those who may be different or have different backgrounds.
7. Exhibit strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
8. Incorporate feedback and professional learning into teaching practices.
9. Maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with building and district staff (be a team player).
10. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff and community populations.
11. Participate eagerly in opportunities to learn, show a strong willingness to grow and maintain an interest in improving.
12. Recognize students’ different needs, abilities and interests and be flexible to adjust instruction to meet those needs, abilities and interests.
13. Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
     Understand and attend to the impacts of implicit bias in teaching and education.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or closely related field; 
• Current Oregon Teaching License with Special Education Endorsement.

 

Experience: 

• Two (2) years of experience reflecting the skills shown above. 

 

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience equaling seven (7) years will be evaluated. However, there will be no substitution for licensure. 

 

Specific preferences for types of experience, if any, will be identified at the time of recruitment. It is important to note that these are not qualification criteria. They are simply additional screening criteria that will utilized to help determine the best candidates.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Certification 
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification

Other Qualifications

Complete application in its entirety.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.

We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail.  All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website.  It is your responsibility to submit a complete application.  Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview.  Candidates are interviewed by appointment only.  If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.

ALLrequired documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.Required documents for this posting are:

• Copy of Educational License(s)
• Copy of all college (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted during the application process.  If an applicant is hired they will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the start of employment.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation.  Must be from the last 2 years and one letter must be from a supervisor.
• Test results if applicable.  (ie. ORELA or PRAXIS)

Upon offer of employment applicants must provide 4J Human Resources  a complete set of official transcripts. We highly suggest that you order a set to have available in the event you are hired.
Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J.  Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.
 An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law.  If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.

It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law.  Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
 
Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
 
Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
 
For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.

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