Basic Function: Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Collaborate with school staff to meet the individual needs of students. Problem-solve with teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school staff Conduct small group and individual trainings to increase understanding of students specific needs and facilitate appropriate accommodations Work with School nurses, speech/language pathologists, related services professionals, parents, and outside agencies to provide a full range of services based on the students needs. Assist school psychologists in determining eligibility for special education services. Works with the CAT team to provide assistive technology, as needed. Facilitate the successful school experience of students with autism including: Transitions to new Schools Curriculum, instruction, and materials accommodations per students IEPS Organizational needs Communication needs Behavioral/social needs Sensory modality needs Transportation needs On with parents of students with autism: Provide autism information that is relevant to Students' needs Act as a liaison between home and School Provide written verbal progress reports as indicated by the IEP, (daily to quarterly) Provide direct interventions, as needed, for academics, social skills, and behavior. Develop IEPs for students on the assigned caseload to assure that all needed components of the IEP meet the needs of the student and are Article 7 compliant. Utilize available technology to increase student independence and engagement. Participate in staff development and professional growth opportunities. Participate in school-wide curriculum and assessment initiatives, as appropriate for individual students