Job Title:
Autism Team Assistant
Company: Butler County Special Education Cooperative
Location: Augusta, KS
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Position Type: Paraeducator/Paraeducator Date Posted: 12/17/2025 Location: Butler County Date Available: asap Closing Date: asap Additional Information: Show/Hide Autism Support Specialist Position Summary The Autism Support Specialist provides instructional, behavioral, and material-development support to the Autism Consultant across nine school districts. This role includes traveling to multiple sites to support students and staff, assisting with implementation of autism-specific strategies, and completing office-based tasks such as preparing materials, resources, and documentation. The position requires a high level of independence, initiative, professionalism, and integrity due to the flexible schedule and limited direct supervision. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Student & Staff Support (Across 9 Districts) * Travel to assigned districts to support student programming under the direction of the Autism Consultant. * Assist with implementing evidence-based practices for students with autism, including visual supports, structured teaching, communication systems, and behavior-support strategies. * Model strategies and supports for teachers, paraeducators, and other staff. * Provide in-class support, prompting, or intervention as directed. * Collect data or observations related to student behavior, communication, or instructional needs. * Support the development and implementation of behavior support plans and autism-specific accommodations. * Maintain regular communication with the Autism Consultant and site staff to coordinate support needs. Office & Material Preparation * Create educational materials, visual supports, task boxes, communication boards, schedules, and other autism-specific resources. * Maintain and organize a library of instructional and behavioral materials. * Prepare documentation, data sheets, or reports as requested. * Assist with organizing professional development materials, binders, training tools, and digital resources. Professional Expectations * Demonstrate strong initiative and work independently with minimal supervision. * Maintain a reliable and organized workflow while managing a flexible schedule. * Solve problems proactively and adjust plans as needs arise across districts. * Maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries. * Communicate clearly and respectfully with staff, administrators, families, and the Autism Consultant. * Represent the cooperative/district professionally in all school buildings and community settings. * Be trustworthy, dependable, and capable of handling sensitive student information and situations. * Use good judgment when working alone, traveling, or responding to student or staff needs. Application Procedure: Apply Online