TOSA - Autism Consultant

TOSA - Autism Consultant JobID: 5845

• Position Type:

Teacher on Special Assignment/CTE

• Date Posted:

9/9/2026

• Location:

District Wide

• Closing Date:

Until Filled

The Greece Central School District believes that all students benefit from a culture where diversity, inclusion, and equity with excellence are valued. Greece Central School District welcomes stakeholders who can collaborate with other staff to ensure that our policies, regulations, practices, programs and services promote equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Salary: Per GTA Contract

Bargaining Unit ( click here (https://www.greececsd.org/o/gcs/page/employee-contracts) for contracts): GTA

Report Times: TBD

Daily Hours: 7

Work Year: 2026-2027

Supervisor: Executive Director and/or Director of PPS

Minimum Requirements:

NYS Certification in Special Education/Related field with focus in Applied Behavioral Analysis or

NYS License in Clinical Psychology with focus in Applied Behavioral Analysis or

Master's in Psychology/Related field with focus as an Applied Behavioral Analyst or

BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) and/or LBA (Licensed Behavior Analyst) Certification

Must be willing to obtain BCBA within 5 years

Desired Qualifications:

NYS Certification in Special Education/Related field with focus in Applied Behavioral Analysis or

NYS License in Clinical Psychology with focus in Applied Behavioral Analysis or

Master's in Psychology/Related field with focus as an Applied Behavioral Analyst or

BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) and/or LBA (Licensed Behavior Analyst) Certification

Must be willing to obtain BCBA within 5 years

Minimum of five (5) years of Special Education experience to include students with Autism Spectrum Disorders preferred.

Experience working in self contained classrooms, specifically autism based classrooms

Experience working with students with autism in general education or integrated classroom settings

Experience in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools and working directly with students who demonstrate challenging/aggressive behaviors.

Knowledge of progressive teaching approaches to include Applied Behavioral Analysis, TEACCH, and PECS, social stories, and social thinking curriculum

Experience/skills working and collaborating with multiple professionals/disciplines

This position may be called on to substitute in classrooms when the need for a daily substitute arises. In very rare cases this position may be called upon to fulfill a vacancy in the appropriate tenure area until the vacancy can be filled.

Position Summary/Responsibilities:

An Autism Specialist plans, develops, and coordinates service delivery options to meet the needs of students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD); consults with and trains instructional staff regarding pro-active programming, behavioral plans and behavioral supports; assists instructional personnel in development of comprehensive program plans; collaborates with related service providers, general education teachers, families, and others as appropriate.

Provide classroom-based consultation to teachers and support staff in designing appropriate classroom environments and instructional plans for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Support teams in the development, review, and implementation of Individualized Educational Plan, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, and curriculum for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Develop and implement professional development for district staff in autism and general information regarding behavior analysis.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, parents, school district personnel, community based agencies and other professionals working in the area.

Provide classroom-based consultation to teachers and support staff in designing appropriate classroom environments and instructional plans for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Abilities to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion; work within a changing and demanding environment.

Ability to function in stressful situations and to exercise good judgment under potentially dangerous conditions.

Direct work with students who present complex and challenging behaviors (case by case basis)

Maintains a written log of consultation hours and other relevant activities.

Stays up to date with current research.

Must be able to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Questions regarding this posting should be directed to:

Name: Stacey Brindisi

Melanie Stevenson

Title: Executive Director of PPS

Director of PPS

Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYSED before employment begins.

The Greece Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

To find out more about what Greece Central School District has to offer our employees, please click here (https://www.greececsd.org/page/about-greece-central) .

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