Careers
Who we are
STAR Autism Support (SAS) is a family owned educational consulting company based in Portland, OR. SAS provides curriculum materials, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our unique and practical approach provides school districts with curriculum resources and a continuum of professional development activities to address the educational needs of pre-K through post-secondary students throughout the country and internationally.
At SAS, our goal is to cultivate a supportive, positive, and welcoming work environment where all staff can successfully thrive. We value and celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our vision of equity includes a continuous commitment to becoming an antiracist, multicultural organization. We strive to provide all employees with a culture of curiosity and continued learning. Our company values are listed below:
- Use innovative, evidence-based, culturally responsive strategies to positively impact our stakeholders including students with autism and educators.
- Practice professional and personal accountability, adaptability, and respect for others.
- Maintain sustainable growth and long-term partnerships with our stakeholders in order to provide equitable services to all.
The perks of working with us
Not only are you helping do good in the world, but you will be joining a team of passionate and exceptional people within a casual environment. We offer full benefits, 401k with matching, generous PTO, and holidays. We also encourage our team to continue their own professional development by helping fund opportunities to do so.
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. STAR Autism Support (SAS) is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We celebrate the differences that make each person unique, both at work and in the communities we serve. Using evidence-based practices we strive every day to make positive educational outcomes accessible to all students and educators. This commitment is also foundational to our company culture. We acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At STAR Autism Support, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described in the job description.
Openings
Training Specialist
STAR Autism Support is looking for training professionals to deliver side by side coaching and consultation to educators and staff serving students Pre-K through secondary on how to implement SAS curriculum tools in the classroom. Building upon your existing experience using the SAS curriculum, you will be provided with extensive training to promote increased capacity for yourself and our customers through enhanced coaching skills and eventually workshop presentation skills. STAR customers are located around the United States and internationally, therefore our ideal candidate is excited by the opportunity to travel (by air and car) on average of two weeks per month. You are someone who thrives on rolling up your sleeves and helping teachers, students, and colleagues to use evidence-based practices. And, most importantly, you share in our passion for supporting the learning and curricula for students with autism.
Learn more about this opening and apply.
For questions regarding current openings feel free to reach us via email at employment@starautismsupport.com