Autism Specialist – Part-time

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Autism Specialist – Part-time

POSITION LOCATION:  Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC), with placement in Southwest Minnesota area.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  The Autism Specialist assists educational teams in the identification and assessment process, development of the IEP, inservice training, planning and assisting teams with implementing evidence-based strategies and interventions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor’s Degree and moderate experience in a job-related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a job-related field; Valid Minnesota Licensure from MN Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board (PELSB); ASD or ABS licensure preferred. Valid Driver’s License.

CONTRACT/SALARY: 92-day contract for the 2024-2025 school year.  Salary dependent upon education, qualifications, and experience. Position to begin immediately.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses, college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey, Staffing Coordinator at 507-828-6374 or [email protected].

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Cassandra Gohman, at 320-231-5184 ext 2313 or [email protected].

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.

WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.