Certified Autism Specialist

The Bureau of Indian Education is seeking a Certified Autism Specialist to provide specialized services at Turtle Mountain Elementary School in Belcourt, North Dakota. The contractor will deliver approximately 350 hours of autism specialist services during the 2025-2026 school year, including direct and indirect therapy for approximately 35 students with autism in kindergarten through 5th grade. Key requirements include conducting evaluations and assessments, developing individualized therapy plans, consulting with school staff, and providing 25 hours of staff training on topics such as de-escalation techniques and behavior interventions. The contractor must possess a master's degree in special education, minimum 8 years of special education experience, and at least 2 years of field work experience as a Certified Autism Specialist. The response deadline has been extended to October 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, and contractors must include applicable Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) fees as a separate line item in their proposals.

This opportunity is set aside for Indian Economic Enterprise contractors, having been amended from the original Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise designation. The contract operates under NAICS code 621399 (Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners) and will run from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. Services must be provided at Turtle Mountain Elementary School located at 1209 Gilbert Godon Street in Belcourt, North Dakota, during normal school hours. The contractor will be subject to TERO requirements, including a 3% fee on contracts of $10,000 or more and the need to obtain an annual tribal business license from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Additional requirements include completing background investigations, maintaining liability insurance, and submitting invoices electronically through the U.S. Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System with payment expected within 15 days of service delivery and acceptance.