Education Consultant
The Watson Institute is hiring a full-time Education Consultant for our Training and Consultation Services program. This position will work Monday through Friday out in the field.
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Employment Type: Full-time
Consultant Job Description:
- Develop training action plans for clients
- Conduct observations and provide direct consultation to teachers in special education classrooms with students in need of specialized instruction within a school program
- Work independently out in the field; schedule training and consultation times
- Develop specialized material for sites
- Present workshops to groups
- Attend and support district staff during IEP development and meetings
- High level consultation and training to district staff
- Ability to work diligently and independently
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree in special education or related field required
- BCBA certification strongly preferred
- Certification or license in field
- Four to six (4-6) years experience in teaching preferred
- Three to four (3-4) years experience using TEACCH/naturalistic/best practice strategies in a classroom envrionment preferred
- Knowledge of IDEA regulations
- Knowledge and experience with children with autism
- Experience in inclusive environments preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of recommended practices in regular and special education
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prepare and present presentations and workshops
- Current PA clearances (Act 34, 114, and 151)