Autism Resource Specialist (Central Missouri: i.e., Columbia, Jefferson City, Sedalia, Marshall, etc. area)

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ November 6th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring an Autism Resource Specialist for the Central Missouri area. The role involves coordinating and managing Project ACCESS programs by consulting with and training school personnel, providing professional development, and developing resources to support students with autism in public schools.

Highlights

Coordinates consultations with school personnel and provides professional development.
Manages all aspects of Project ACCESS in the field, working with teachers, administrators, service providers, and para-educators.
Consults on assessment of students with autism to determine eligibility for special education.
Requires a master's degree in education, special education, psychology, applied behavior analysis, communication sciences and disorders, occupational therapy, or physical therapy.
Minimum of five years' experience working with individuals with autism, including assessment and programming, and at least two years in educational settings.
Strong knowledge of research-based instructional and assessment practices and autism evidence-based interventions.
Proficiency with various technology tools such as office suites, learning management systems, instructional design, social media, research, and marketing tools.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to teach adult learners.
Position is grant funded and continuation depends on ongoing funding.
Annual salary is $50,000 and occasional statewide travel with overnight stays is required.