Anticipated K-2 Special Education Autistic Support Teacher

Anticipated K-2 Special Education Autistic Support Teacher

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 3/10/2026
• Location:
  
  East Allen Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  08/17/2026
• Closing Date: 03/17/2026

Anticipated K-2 Special Education Autistic Support Teacher available at East Allen Elementary for the 26-27 school year. Hours will be 8:00am - 3:41pm.

TITLE:
Special Education Autistic Support Teacher

CATEGORY:
Professional Staff

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal and Director of Special Education

JOB SUMMARY: Provide special educational setting and programs to enable students with disabilities to function successfully in the least restrictive environment

• Possesses Bachelor's degree or higher
• Possesses valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate; dual certification is preferred
• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility through Criminal History Records, Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
• Assures and maintains compliance with all Pennsylvania certification requirements
• Possesses proficiency in the English language, with strong oral and written communication skills
• Possesses ability to deal courteously and tactfully with school personnel and the public
• Possesses ability to operate a computer, all software, and other office equipment as assigned
• Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Possesses valid driver's license if position requires travel around district

• Current trends and research concerning the growth and development of students with disabilities
• Data analysis, targeting instruction, and intervention services
• Remediation strategies and behavior management techniques
• Instructional terminology, program philosophies, concepts, materials, methods and procedures
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the District of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

• Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction; identifies and adjusts instructional objectives in terms of student need using grade level standards and assessments
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials in accordance with site and organizational policy to provide individualized and small group, as well as whole group, instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil; develops specific plans for substitutes as necessary
• Analyzes school and individualized student data
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom; supports and assists in maintaining district discipline policy and the site discipline plan; develops self-discipline responsibility and leadership skills in the students; develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans to assist students in learning appropriate/alternative replacement behaviors
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils manage health, emotional, social, and learning problems
• Creates a classroom environment which is conducive for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers and which includes models of high standards and expectations for student work
• Conducts instruction based on the written and Board approved curriculum
• Adheres to the Pennsylvania Professional Standards and Practices Commission Code of Conduct
• Teaches basic perceptual and academic skills on the level of the pupil's emotional, physical and intellectual needs as determined by the individualized education plan (IEP) team; participates in the preparation of the IEP and team meetings; implements written instructional plans for students
• Provides individualized and small group instruction in various subject areas, as defined by student's IEP
• Arranges with school administrators and other IEP team members for integration of pupils into regular (inclusionary) classes for instruction in areas where students can meet success; collaborates with regular education teacher(s) on the monitoring of student's progress in the inclusionary classroom
• Develops student competencies that promote personal hygiene, social skills, physical development, safety skills, and vocational awareness, as needed by each individual student
• Administers multiple-measure assessment tests in accordance with the testing program and IEP goals
• Maintains appropriate records and prepares progress reports; communicates with parents on the individual pupil's progress at set intervals
• Serves as a member of the multi-disciplinary team for re-evaluation as assigned
• Confers with parents and professional staff members on each student's…