Job Description

Open Vacancy

Vacancy Details

Title

Special Education Instructional Coordinator – Autism & Global Developmental Delays

School/Building

Administration Building

Number of Openings

1

URL

N/A

Close Date (11:59 p.m. Central)

12/5/2025

Contact

Name

Janet Delikat

Title

Human Resources Manager

Email

delij@wawmsd.org

Phone

414-604-3060

Position Details

Position Start Date

As soon as possible

Salary/Wage

Commensurate with Experience

Appointment Type

Full Time

Description

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

• Guide the development and refinement of intensive support programs to ensure environments are structured, predictable, and responsive to student needs.
• Assist with planning classroom and environmental supports (e.g., visual schedules, sensory tools, communication systems).
• Support teams with data-based decision-making related to behavioral programming, communication supports, and academic adaptations.
• Collaborate with building leaders and support staff to ensure programming aligns with district instructional expectations and best practices in Autism education.

Professional Learning and Capacity Building

• Lead professional development on instructional and environmental strategies that are effective for students with Autism and significant developmental delays.
• Train staff on evidence-based practices endorsed by national clearinghouses (e.g., National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice).
• Support paraprofessional training and development aligned to the unique needs of students with intensive support needs.
• Partner with the Special Education Instructional Coordinator to design learning that promotes inclusive instructional planning.

Collaborative Leadership

• Collaborate with general and special education teams to design meaningful inclusive opportunities for students with complex needs.
• Participate in instructional leadership and student services teams to align programming and initiatives across levels and buildings.
• Support transitions (e.g., early childhood to K, elementary to secondary) with planning that supports student and staff readiness.
• Serve as a thought partner to building leaders, BCBA, and related service providers in building effective, student-centered systems of support.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure:

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or related field preferred
• Valid Wisconsin DPI teaching license in Special Education; additional certification or training in Autism, Behavior Intervention (e.g., BCBA coursework), or Assistive Technology preferred.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with coaching, program development, or leading professional learning.
• Deep knowledge of evidence-based practices for Autism and instructional design for intensive needs learners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in designing and supporting intensive special education programming, particularly for nonverbal, behaviorally complex, or sensory-sensitive learners.
• Strong understanding of how to scaffold skill acquisition across communication, behavior, academics, and daily living.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective coaching relationships with diverse staff teams.
• Commitment to equity, dignity, and access for students with the most complex support needs.

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience

5

Degree

Master

Licenses

• Cross Categorical Special Education
• Specific Learning Disabilities

Additional Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications

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