Anticipated Autistic Support Teacher

Cumberland Valley High School; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Valley High School in Pennsylvania seeks a qualified teacher with a Bachelor's in Education and active PA certifications in Special Education (PK-8 and/or PK-12) to join our team. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of teaching experience and is proficient in Direct Instruction and ABA-based curricula, collaborating with regular education staff to support students with diverse needs.

Strong assessment, data-driven instruction, and ability to develop compliant IEPs and related documents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education with PA certifications in Special Education (PK-8 and/or PK-12)
• 3–5 years teaching experience preferred
• Experience with Direct Instruction and ABA-based instruction
• Knowledge of Ch 14 requirements and related processes
• Differentiated Instruction
• Reading strategies
• Executive Functioning
• Assessment
• Collaborative learning
• Data interpretation for school improvement planning
• Verbal Behavior/PEAK
• Clearances required (background checks)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regular education staff to support students
• Provide DI remedial instruction and monitor data
• Adjust instruction based on data analysis and best practice
• Implement curriculum rooted in ABA and Explicit Instruction
• Complete compliant RR/IEP documentation and related processes
• Contribute to school improvement planning and data-based decision making

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Organizational skills

Written communication

Data analysis

Explicit Instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

PA Special Education PK-8 PK-12

Tools

Windows

Job description

The successful candidate for this position must possess a Bachelors Degree in Education (Special Education / Elementary Education), with valid and active Pennsylvania Teaching Certifications in Special Education (PK-8 and/or PK-12).

Three to five years of teaching experience is preferred. Experience and working knowledge of collaborative instructional practices with regular education staff as well as Direct Instruction and instructional practices and curriculum integrating the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis as well as explicit and direct instruction.

Responsibilities / Skills of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Strong Interpersonal / Collaborative Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills and Effective Written Communication
• Working Knowledge of diagnostic implications of various disabilities impacting students access and progress in curriculum (implementation of curriculum rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis)
• Ability to provide DI remedial instruction / effectively monitor (data collection) and adjust instruction aligned to data analysis / instruction based on best practice (i.e Explicit Instruction)
• Working knowledge and application (i.e. completion of compliant RRs/IEPs and other related process and documents) of Ch 14 requirements.

In addition to being qualified and knowledgeable in the specific area of certification required, we are seeking individuals trained in:

• Differentiated Instruction
• Reading Strategies
• Executive Functioning
• Assessment
• Collaborative Learning
• Computer Background in Windows
• Data interpretation for classroom/school improvement planning
• Verbal Behavior and/or PEAK

If hired for employment, the applicant must be able to submit the following:

• Criminal Record Check (less than one year old)
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (less than one year old)
• FBI Finger Print Clearance (less than one year old)
• TB Test/Mantoux (less than 3 months old)
• Physical - if applicable (less than 1 year old)

Applicants requiring assistance or needing any accommodations for an employment test or interviewing process are asked to advise us in advance.

Cumberland Valley School District prohibits discrimination, including sexual harassment, on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, parenting status, pregnancy or handicap/disability in its activities, programs or employment practices. More information regarding the complaint process and complaint forms can be found at: https://www.cvschools.org/page/non-discrimination-information.

EOE