TEACHER ASSIGNED VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 34 AUTISM PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONAL COACH 2026 2027

TEACHER ASSIGNED VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 34 AUTISM PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONAL COACH 2026 2027

Posted Date: May 28, 2026 Deadline: Jun 25, 2026

New York United States

CITYWIDE

Job Details

(Subject to Budget Availability)

Position:

Autism Program Instructional Coach

(Teacher or Guidance Assigned A)

(One Year Position)

Location:

City-Wide Position

Eligibility:

Licensed, appointed and tenured Special Education Teacher, Speech Teacher, or Social Worker.

External candidates with BCBA will also be considered.

Selection Criteria:

• Master’s degree in special education or a related service area: speech, school psychology, or social work
• Minimum of five (5) years satisfactory experience working with students in a special education setting with a classification/diagnosis of Autism
• Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating the impact of professional development on topics related to educating and supporting students with Autism
• Experience in development and proper implementation of IEP mandated programs and services for students with disabilities, and specifically Autism, as well as ensuring that IEPs are developmentally appropriate and relevant to individual student needs
• Evidence of building strong relationships with colleagues, families, and community members
• Collaborative approach to project management, case consultation, and student support.
• Knowledge of New York State laws and New York City regulations and policies relating to the provision of instruction and services to general and special education students.
• Knowledge of special education and Autism programs in New York City public schools; experience working in an Autism program preferred.
• Prefer candidate to have a BCBA or training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Director of Autism Programs, Special Education Office in the Division of Specialized Instruction and Student Support, the Autism Instructional Coach will:

• Provide professional development and on-site coaching to schools that have specialized programs for students with Autism classification.
• Provide information, professional development, and training on the referral, assessment, and provision of instruction to students with autism and have an IEP.
• Provide direct coaching to teachers of students who have autism with the goal of increasing the implementation of effective evidence-based practices and improving outcomes for student with disabilities.
• Collaborate with contracted partners to provide high quality services to schools and teachers.
• Ensure program fidelity through training and support of school-based staff in the implementation of best practices supporting students with autism, including special curricula and its integration in the school day.
• Guide and advise school staff including school administrators in supporting students with autism and their unique needs.
• Assist with the development and execution of city-wide professional development and workshops for supporting students with autism.
• Participate in central and school level meetings with local administrators, program partners and districts as required.
• Provide on-site support and coaching as requested for schools that do not have Autism programs to engage in practices, strategies, and interventions that support students with autism.
• Interface between Autism program schools, partner organizations, and related service providers.
• Attend conferences, professional development, and training as required.

Salary:

As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement

Work Schedule:

As per UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Application:

Please apply in writing expressing your interest and qualifications including copies of you

teaching credential, resume, and file number by June 25, 2026 , to:

Kate Dolan Cheney, Director of Autism Programs