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Position Type: Special Education Support Services - Licensed/ Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant

Date Posted: 8/26/2026

Location: Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Klamath

Southern Oregon ESD seeks an Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant to join our highly qualified teamand provide technical assistance inautism spectrum disorders to local school districts, Early Intervention providers, and other related agencies. The Autism Program at Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) brings consultation, coaching, ASD assessments, and technical assistance to educators, professionals, and familieswho support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from birth to 21. Wepartnerwith school districts, early intervention/early childhood special education agencies, local health care, and community agencies. Our team of 1 licensed ASD Specialist, 2 BCBAs, 6 ASD Consultants, and 1 ASD Assistanttrains, coaches, and supports educational staff in districts, parents, and childcare providers, emphasizing building capacity.

Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

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Provide technical assistance in the area of autism spectrum disorders to local districts, Early Intervention providers, and other related agencies.

1. Act as regional autism services referral point for assigned geographical area.
2. Participate in multidisciplinary team assessment.
   • A. Conduct parent interview and student observations, screening, andassessment as appropriate.
   • B. Assist in location and use of appropriate assessment instruments.
   • C. Assist district with sharing of assessment results with parents.
   • D. Pursue other assessments at request of districts.
3. Participate in IFSP/ IEP implementation:
   • A. Assist in location and use of appropriate assessment instruments
   • B. Conduct assessments as appropriate.
   • C. Participate in development of goals and objective.
   • D. Assist in placement decisions.
   • E. Provide evaluation and monitoring as appropriate.
   • F. Assist in program development and implementation to ensure generalization of skills across people, places, events, and time.
   • G. Assist in program development and implementation that provides for transition across programs and service providers.
4. Act as liaison between school staff, family (care providers), community, and other service agencies.
5. Assist in development and implementation of programs designed to modify the student's behavior and improve student communication and language ability and improve student performance in regular programcurriculum modification.
6. Assist in identification of inservice needs for school personnel, family, andcommunity.
7. Provide inservice training to school personnel, family, and community.
8. Assist and participate in review and monitoring of services.
9. Assist and participate in training to increase knowledge and improve abilityto fulfill responsibilities of teacher of students with autism.
10. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonableaccommodation.

1. TSPC licensure or ODE authorization.
2. Must meet professional competencies required by the Oregon Department of Education.
3. Successful experience providing comprehensive evaluations and data basedinterventions to students with autism spectrum disorders.

in person 190 days (academic year)

Per licensed collective bargaining agreement. $62,576.96 to $107,893.12 annually for 2026-2027 school year.

Program Administrator

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2182.00 per month (family coverage)for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• Agenerous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal)leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts � medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
• Mercy Flights Membership

The following physical requirements are essential finctions of the job description:

1. Stand/Walk:4-6 Hrs/Day
2. Sit:4-6 Hrs/Day
3. Drive:1-4 Hrs/Day
4. Bending:Limited
5. Squat:Limited
6. Climb Stairs:Limited
7. Single Grasping:Limited
8. Pushing:Limited
9. Pulling:Limited
10. Fine Manipulation:Limited
11. Repetitive Foot ControlsLimited
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs):Limited
13. Lifting (25 - 50 lbs):Not At All
14. Lifting (50 - 75 lbs):Not At All
15. Lifting (75 - 100 lbs):Not At All

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.