Education Consultant / BCBA

Requisition ID
req37052

Working Title
Education Consultant / BCBA

Position Grade
13

Position Summary

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

CDD's Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities Division is recruiting to hire an Educational Consultant to serve school districts throughout NM.

The successful candidate will provide consultation, technical assistance, training, and coaching in community settings including schools throughout the state for personnel involved in the education of children with autism spectrum disorder. The applicant must have grades PreK-12 special education classroom experience as well as the knowledge and the ability to select, implement and teach evidence-based practices appropriate for individuals with ASD. Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification preferred.

The applicant will work collaboratively with schools as part of an interdisciplinary team to determine appropriate interventions for children with challenging behaviors and/or intensive communication needs. In addition, the candidate will research, develop, and deliver professional development trainings on-line and in-person specific to evidence-based practices including inclusion in the general education environment.

This position requires extensive travel, with occasional overnight stays, throughout the state of NM.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• May require discipline-specific licensure and/or professional certification, as specified by the department in the preferences.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

***Address in your cover letter how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications***

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with experience working within K-12 schools.

Experience implementing evidence-based practices to children with ASD in school settings including experience working with students who exhibit intensive communication needs and/or challenging behaviors.

Experience providing consultation and training relative to ASD to special education teachers and paraprofessionals.

Experience with training and providing coaching and consultation with ancillary professionals and administrators supporting children with autism.

Additional Requirements
This position requires grades PreK-12 Special Education classroom experience as well as the knowledge and the ability to select, implement and teach evidence-based practices appropriate for individuals with ASD. This position requires extensive travel throughout the state of NM, with occasional overnight stays. Passing a background check with fingerprinting is a requirement of the position.

Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Pediatrics Center for Development (997H)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Term - Full-Time

Term End Date
06/30/2027

Status
Exempt

Pay
Monthly: $4,722.87-$6,009.47

Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required
Yes

For Best Consideration Date
7/6/2026

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To Be Considered for This Position, Please Submit the Following:
* Completed Application: Include all relevant work experience and clearly note the number of hours worked per week for each position.
* Current Resume: Your resume should include three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors.
* Cover Letter: Please address how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications.
* Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.