Autistic Support Teachers - Hannah Penn K-8

York City School District; Westtown Township (PA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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York City School District in Pennsylvania is seeking an Autistic Support Teacher for Hannah Penn K-8. The role requires a PA teaching certificate in Special Education and active clearances.

The teacher will implement ABA-informed instruction and serve as Case Manager for students with IEPs, ensuring Chapter 14 paperwork compliance and collaboration with education staff. The position emphasizes planning, differentiation, and progress documentation, with responsibilities spanning timelines,

Competenze

• Valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate with a Special Education certification.
• Act 34, Act 151, FBI Clearances obtained or self-paid.
• Act 126 and Act 71 certifications required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approaches preferred.

Mansioni

• Develops timely and compliant IEPs for eligible students.
• Plans and implements instructional methods for students with ASD and related needs.
• Acts as Case Manager for students with IEPs and tracks progress.
• Collaborates with General Education and other staff to support evaluation and re-evaluation.
• Delivers non-academic instruction in social and behavioral areas as needed.
• Maintains clear communication with parents/guardians and building staff.

Conoscenze

Special Education

Communication skills

Behavior management

Adaptability

Time management

Formazione

PA Teaching Certificate - Special Education

Act 34/Act 151/FBI Clearances (self-paid)

Act 126 & Act 71 Certifications

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Autistic Support Teachers - Hannah Penn K-8 JobID: 2333

• Position Type: Special Education/ Autistic Support Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/14/2026
• Date Available:

Experience and Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate with a Special Education certification.
• Highly Qualified in mid-level core subjects preferred
• Exhibits professionalism in actions, speech and appearance
• Knowledge of best practices
• Ability to set priorities and adapt to change
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Demonstrates knowledge of technological applications
• Manages multiple projects and responsibilities
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid).
• Act 126 & Act 71 Certifications.
• Drug Screening (self-paid).

Goal

• The Autistic Support Teacher will implement an intensive instructional model, using principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). The Autistic Support Teacher is responsible for planning instruction and adaptation of the general/Special Education curriculum to accommodate students in the learning process. This teacher will function as the Case Manager for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and oversee the compliance of Chapter 14 paperwork.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with timelines, laws and regulations relating to District, State and Federal policies and procedures
• Develops timely and compliant IEPs for eligible students
• Plans and implements academic instruction for student that exhibit communication, social and behavioral challenges using evidence-based methods (e.g. Direct Instruction) and modified curriculum (e.g. VB-MAPP, Unique, SRA) as well as general education curriculum, when appropriate
• Plans an implements non-academic instruction in areas such as social skills, toileting and community-based instruction
• Understands and completes Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs).
• Collects, documents and shares student progress on goals and objectives, accommodations, service time and discipline/suspensions
• Collaborates with all service providers, General Education Teachers and other staff to support and provide documentation for the evaluation and re-evaluation process
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of the individual students
• Provides support to General Education classroom teachers, when appropriate
• Provides direction and training to the Paraprofessional staff assigned to the Autistic Support classrooms
• Develops, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of Behavior Support Plans
• Employs CPI techniques, along with an understanding of the function of behavior to prevent behavior-related issues and intervene safely and effectively, including restraint techniques when indicated
• Maintains routine and consistent contact with student's parent/guardian
• Participates in building-level or District meetings as directed by the building Principal or Central Office leadership
• Participates in specific professional learning, in-class coaching and ongoing professional reflection to continuously improve instructional practices
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Principal or District leadership