SPED Instructional Coordinator – Autism & Global Developmental Delays

Position Summary :

The Special Education Instructional Coordinator – Autism and Global Developmental Delays provides instructional leadership and individual and group coaching cycles to staff who serve students with Autism and other significant developmental delays, primarily within self-contained or intensive service programs. This coordinator supports the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs), developmentally appropriate instructional strategies, and high-quality program structures that support access, engagement, and meaningful inclusion. In collaboration with the general Special Education Instructional Coordinator, this role helps build district-wide capacity to design and deliver instruction that meets the complex needs of students with intensive support needs while increasing opportunities for inclusive participation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Instructional Coaching and Support :

• Provide ongoing individual and group coaching and modeling for staff in specialized programs serving students with Autism and significant developmental delays.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based practices (e.g., visual supports, structured teaching, reinforcement, functional communication training, social skills instruction) within instructional routines.
• Help staff embed High-Leverage Practices (HLPs) within Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in intensive needs settings.
• Collaborate with instructional teams to develop, implement, and monitor individualized plans that support skill development and inclusive participation.

Program Development and Improvement :

Professional Learning and Capacity Building :

Collaborative Leadership :

Qualifications :

Education & Licensure :

Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :