CLOSING DATE:

Priority Date 04/12/2025
Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.
In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.
Position Title: Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant
Department: Special Student Services
Location: Columbia County Service Center - Scappoose/St. Helens
Reports To: Coordinator
Compensation: Licensed Salary Schedule
FTE: 1.0 - 192 days per year
NW REGIONAL ESD’S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

In alignment with the NWRESD’s mission statement, this position provides assistance to
EI/ECSE staff, K-12 Special Education, and District Staff, regarding evaluation and services for
students suspected to be, or identified as eligible for special education services under the
category of Autism Spectrum Disorder. This position may also be responsible for completing
student evaluations and attending required Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
(IFSP & IEP) meetings as needed.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Valid Oregon license with Handicapped Learner or Severely Handicapped learnerendorsement in Special Education, early childhood, elementary, special education, orBoard Certified Behavior Analyst certification
• Three years of experience working with students with autism
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle available for use on the job, and accompanying automobileinsurance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through
continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
2. Ability to work with very high degree of accuracy and organizational skills
3. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
4. Confer regularly with supervisor and/or designee
5. Skillfully utilize educational technology and software as required by the position
6. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional
development activities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. PERFORMS SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING

tasks. Other Duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive, but