2026-27 Integrated Services (Special Education) Autism Coach-Integrated Services Department

About the role

This is a probationary position. However, PSD employees currently under a licensed contract may apply for this position and if selected, will retain contract status.

Responsibilities

• Support individual educators and teams
• Respond to the instructional needs of students
• Develop behavior intervention plans
• Develop data collection systems
• Ensure autism teachers are effectively using curriculum that meets the needs of their students
• Provide direct instruction across curriculum to students with a wide range of skills
• Model implementation for special education staff
• Support teachers in the management of paraprofessional staff
• Build teams to create schedules, organize and facilitate schedules of students and paraprofessionals
• Aid in the direction of special education paraprofessionals
• Communicate students' progress and needs with parents/guardians
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and other special education providers
• Collaborate with outside agencies to promote student success
• Collaborate with colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions
• Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations
• Provide personal and professional excellence, and if a BCBA, uphold ethical standards set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Participate in department, team, building, IEP/staffing, and district meetings
• Attend student and/or family conferences and other meetings
• Engage in social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities
• Participate in professional growth opportunities for licensed and classified staff

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mental Health, Counseling, Special Education or related field required
• Experience working with at-risk youth required
• Experience instructing students in a school-based setting preferred
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid Colorado Special Education Teacher or Special Services license with appropriate endorsements required
• Current BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) certification strongly preferred