Autism Support Teacher

Harrisburg School District; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg School District is seeking a Special Education teacher to implement an elementary program that fosters learning and personal growth. You will build rapport with students, engage families, and collaborate with staff to support individual needs.

Position requires PA Special Education certification; experience with Autism Support is preferred. Location: Harrisburg area, employment under HEA contract, with standard school-year duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Valid PA teaching certificate in Special Education K-8 or K-12.
• Experience teaching Autism Support preferred.
• Strong communication with students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, and/or science to students in classroom per PA certification.
• Develops lesson plans and adapts curriculum; uses technology and evidence-based methods.
• Establishes classroom behavior standards for safe, inspiring learning.
• Identifies student needs and collaborates with staff on social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues.
• Creates engaging displays and learning environments.
• Administers standardized assessments and tracks student progress; maintains records.

Skills

Special Education

Autism Support

Education

PA Teaching Certificate

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Harrisburg School District

Job Summary

To create a flexible elementary instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish appropriate effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education, in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish appropriate, effective relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Essential Functions

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, health, and/or science and other subjects within area permitted by specific Pennsylvania certification to students in a classroom, using the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. 25%
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and to meet the requirements; and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Uses technology and research based instructional methods to facilitate instruction. 15%
• Establishes and district maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in the classroom. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day or beyond the working day when involved in an extended field trip or learning activity. 15%
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues. 10%
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, interest centers in the classroom, and throughout the school environment. 5%
• Administers individual and group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. 5%
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school program. 5%
• Demonstrates understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws and regulations; mandated programs; District policies and administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators. 5%
• Maintains professional competence through professional development education activities provided by the district or through self-selected activities. 5%
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides; maintains required inventory records. 5%
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities. 5%

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

All applicants are required to possess a valid PA teaching certificate in the area of Special Education K-8 or K-12. Experienceteaching Autism Support students is preferred. Exhibits knowledge and understanding of best instructional practices, excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability tointeract effectively with students, staff, and parents; and an interest in urban educationpreferred.

LOCATION: To Be Determined

SALARY: In accordance with the HEA contract agreement

WORK CONTRACT: In accordance with the HEA contract agreement

Required Documents:

Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History and FBI Fingerprint Clearances as required by PA School Code at time of hire.

Postings current as of 9/19/2026 9:00:58 AM CST.

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