Anticipated Autism Support Teacher

Anova Education; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carlisle Area School District seeks an Elementary Special Education Autism Support Teacher for Mooreland Elementary School for the 2026–2027 year. The role focuses on individualized instruction for kindergarten students with autism using ABA-based methods and evidence-based supports.

The teacher will develop IEPs, collect data, and collaborate with teachers, families, and related staff to promote student growth and school inclusion. Immediate availability is noted.

Qualifications

• PA Special Education Certification is required.
• Background clearances: Act 24, Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, Act 168.
• Criminal background clearance and Safe Schools Training required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement individualized instruction based on IEP goals.
• Use ABA, VB-MAPP, and PEAK programming in instruction.
• Develop compliant IEPs and serve as casemanager.
• Collect and analyze student data to monitor progress.
• Collaborate with general education staff, families, and related service providers.
• Support paraprofessionals in the Autism Support classroom.
• Promote inclusion in the general education environment when possible.
• Participate in SCM training and de-escalation procedures.
• Maintain required district and state documentation and timelines.
• Attend building and district meetings and professional development.
• Perform additional duties assigned by leadership.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Flexibility

Collaboration

Autism experience

Education

PA Special Education Certification

Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Certification

Act 34 Criminal Clearance

Act 151 Child Line Clearance

Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting Security Clearances

Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release and Safe Schools Training

Tools

ABA principles

VB-MAPP

PEAK programming

Structured teaching

Visual supports

Positive reinforcement

Job description

POSITION:

Anticipated Autism Support Teacher

BUILDING: MoorelandElementary School

REQUIREMENTS:

PA Special Education Certification; Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Certification; Act 34 Criminal Clearance; Act 151 Child Line Clearance; Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting Security Clearances; Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release and Safe Schools Training

DESCRIPTION:

The Carlisle Area School District is seeking an Elementary Special Education Autism Support Teacher to join our team at Mooreland Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who enjoys working with students with autism and wants to be part of a supportive, collaborative team. The Autism Support classroom currently serves seven kindergarten-aged students, with a maximum class size of eight students. While the program is designed to serve students in grades K–5 based on district needs, the current classroom is comprised entirely of kindergarten-aged students.

The Autism Support Teacher will provide individualized instruction using evidence-based practices, including principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), VB-MAPP, and PEAK programming. The teacher will use student data to guide instruction and support growth in academic, communication, social, behavioral, adaptive, and functional skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement individualized academic, communication, social, behavioral, adaptive, and functional instruction based on student needs and IEP goals.
• Utilize evidence-based practices, including ABA principles, VB-MAPP, PEAK programming, structured teaching, visual supports, and positive reinforcement.
• Develop high-quality and compliant IEPs and serve as case manager for students on the assigned caseload.
• Collect and analyze student data to monitor progress and guide instructional decision-making.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, families, related service providers, behavior specialists, and other members of the educational team.
• Provide guidance and support to paraprofessionals assigned to the Autism Support classroom to promote consistency and student success.
• Promote meaningful opportunities for students to participate in the general education environment and school community, as appropriate.
• Participate in Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and utilize approved de-escalation and safety procedures when necessary.
• Maintain required documentation and comply with applicable District, state, and federal special education requirements and timelines.
• Participate in building and District meetings and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or District leadership.

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for an educator who is patient, creative, flexible, collaborative, and excited about working with young learners with autism. Experience with autism support, ABA-based instruction, VB-MAPP, PEAK, communication supports, and positive behavior supports is preferred but not required. Most importantly, we are looking for a teacher who believes in the potential of every student and wants to be part of a team committed to building high-quality autism programming within the Carlisle Area School District.

AVAILABLE: Immediately

CONTACT: Mrs. Michelle Sarokon

HR Coordinator

540 W. North St.

Carlisle, PA 17013

The Carlisle Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other status protected by law in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI,Title IX and Section 504.

No person shall on the grounds of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other status protected by law be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Discrimination on the basis of sex or religion is also prohibited in some federal programs.

For information regarding civil rights or grievances procedures, services, activities andfacilities that are assessable to and usable by handicapped persons, contact:

Dr. Michael R. Gogoj

Title IX Coordinator

540 West North Street

Carlisle, PA 17013

717-240-6800

Lisa Slover

Section 504 Coordinator

Director of Student Services

Office Address – 623 West Penn Street

Carlisle, PA 17013

717-240-6800 ext. 17815

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