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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Job Tags
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