Autism Specialist Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the autism specialist position.

Previously, I was responsible for training and professional development to the faculty and staff to support best practices that focus on students’ academic, behavior, and social-emotional needs.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience in federal and state laws regarding academic content standards, educational system requirements for determining eligibility, and monitoring student progress
• Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Education, Communication Disorders, or allied discipline
• Experience in strategies for systemwide professional development, mechanisms for systems change, and procedures for documenting the impact of these efforts
• Experience in the implementation of needs assessments, criterion-referenced assessments for social and emotional development, and program quality measurements
• Experience in web-based conferencing software
• Theoretical understanding and philosophical appreciation for developmentally based communication, educational, and behavioral interventions that are ecologically valid and financially sustainable in educational settings
• Theoretical understanding and philosophical appreciation for fostering a Universal Design for Learning by fostering educational accommodations appropriate for all students
• Proficient in web-based navigation

In response to your job posting for autism specialist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise in practices and procedures including budget preparation and execution for supplying learning resources that meet performance standards for students and teachers;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial and Managed Care is preferred
• Familiar with Evidence Based Care systems such as MCG or ASAM
• Proper usage of grammar
• Knowledge of state services for children/adults with disabilities
• Knowledge of Arkansas Medicaid, Arkansas Department of Education, and Arkansas Workforce Education rules and regulations
• Skill in using all Microsoft Office Applications
• Skill in Quickbooks accounting software
• Skill in maintaining/managing social media platforms

I am excited to be applying for the position of autism specialist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for direction for a team of Marketing Specialists on best practices for website, social media, paid advertising, and email optimization.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of state services for children with disabilities
• Knowledge of Arkansas Medicaid rules and regulations
• Skill in individual test administration
• DHS EIDBI Benefit - Level II Provider (to be discussed)
• Works with Market staff to communicate provider concerns resulting from clinical quality audits and/or cite auto auth cases
• Leads collaboration with Care Management on transition and discharge plans for members receiving Autism treatment
• Collaboration with Medical Directors and Care Managers to ensure the best service is in place
• Provide specific ABA training to professional level staff including Medical Directors as needed

I would like to submit my application for the autism specialist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Consistent application of UM criteria and processes
• Identify and refer compliance quality issues to Quality Improvement
• Identify and present (verbal or written) clinical cases to the appropriate Medical Directors for appropriate determination of the requested service
• Provide guidance to non-clinical UM staff
• Conducts research to ensure census reports are accurate and up to date
• Consistently meets established productivity metrics
• Add services and processes related to the development of new lines of business
• Utilization review and/or case management experience preferred

I would like to submit my application for the autism specialist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students who participate in Alternative Assessments and utilize Ohio Extended Standards;.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Certificate, license, and other legal credential in Special Education preferred
• Experience in teaching students in special education and consulting with individuals with sensory, learning or physical disabilities
• Knowledge of computer system and software applications
• Skill in oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with individuals with low incidence disabilities and development delays and educating students with disabilities
• Knowledge of inclusion models, TAKS data analysis, and general education curriculum
• Skill in facilitation, consultation
• Experience in teaching or clinical psychology in public school environment preferred