Autistic Support Teacher (K-3)

Dallastown-Area-School-District; York Township (York County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallastown Area School District seeks an Autistic Support Teacher (Grades K-3) for Loganville-Springfield Elementary School, effective November 17, 2026. Under the Director of Special Education, you will plan and implement instructional programs for students on the autism spectrum to maximize learning and independence.

The role involves collaboration with grade-level staff, developing IEP-based goals, ongoing assessments, and maintaining compliant records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Valid PA Instructional I or II Teaching Certificate in Special Education PK-12 or PK-8 (9226) or equivalent.
• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum.
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
• Willingness to be flexible in teaching assignment within the school setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Maintains a safe, supportive learning environment for individuals and small groups.
• Plans lessons and instructional materials for K-3 autism support.
• Teaches knowledge and skills and promotes critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Conducts ongoing assessment and adjusts instruction based on IEP goals.
• Keeps accurate records of student performance and attendance as required by policy.
• Collaborates with grade-level staff and participates in meetings and committees.
• Maintains inventory and requisitions classroom supplies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PA Instructional I or II Teaching Certificate: Special Education PK-12 or PK-8 (9226) or other valid certificates

Job description

• Position Type:
  Teaching - Elementary/ Special Education, Elementary
  
• Date Posted:
  9/15/2026
  
• Location:
  Loganville-Springfield Elementary School
  
• Date Available:
  11/17/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  10/02/2026
  

The Dallastown Area School District seeks to fill an Autistic Support Teacher (Grades K-3) position at Loganville-Springfield Elementary School effective November 17, 2026. The ideal candidate will emulate our dedication to excellence and vision of inspiring and creating pathways for student success.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education, you'll be planning, organizing, and implementing an instructional program for students identified with autism or autism spectrum disorders to enable them to achieve their maximum potential. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the success and growth of students in academic and functional skills. Specific educational needs of individual students, as outlined in IEP's, will be addressed while creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and administerscurriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for the subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills and promotes creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Designs learning activities to applyto everyday existence and problem-solving.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and follows current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Valid PA Instructional I or II Teaching Certificate:
  • Special EducationPK-12 or
  • Special Education PK-8 (9226) or
  • Other K-12 Special EducationCertificates that are still effective
• Related teaching experienceworking with students on the autism spectrum
• Knowledge of applied behavior analysis
• Willingness to be flexible in terms of teaching assignment within the school setting
• Experience in technology in facilitating instruction
• Completion and submission of all mandated pre-employment documents and information
• Such additions or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable consistent with applicable Pennsylvania law, regulations and requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education

Dallastown Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).