Elementary Autistic Support Teacher - IEP & ABA Focus

HANCOCK; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Special Education stipend $1,000

Job summary

Norristown Area School District HANCOCK in Norristown, PA seeks an Elementary Autistic Support Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Starting date is immediate, with a 7.5-hour workday, Monday through Friday, in a full-time role.

Salary follows the 2026-2027 schedule with varying steps by degree; sign-on details and stipends are offered for new district employees and special education qualifications. DOE FBI clearance and related certifications are required.

Qualifications

• PA Certification in Elementary Special Education.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, and self-motivated.
• Ability to complete tasks and run a classroom with minimal supervision.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Responsibilities

• Provide an appropriate program of education and training for the students.
• Utilize the abilities, skills and talents of all members of the team to the fullest in educating the students.
• Prepare lesson plans in accord with the students' IEPs.
• Develop, write, and implement IEPs.
• Administer individual diagnostic tests to assess the students' educational achievement.
• Provide classroom management based on principles of child development and behavior modification techniques.
• Progress monitor goals and report student progress reports to parents.
• Work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Develop professional relationships and a supportive climate which facilitates inclusion of the special education student.
• Experience with ABA techniques preferred.
• Conduct, write, and implement FBAs and PBSPs.
• Work collaboratively with consultants from PaTTAN through the Autism Initiative.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by the program supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Bilingual Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Classroom management

Task completion

Education

PA Certification in Elementary Special Education

Job description

Norristown Area School District HANCOCK in Norristown, PA seeks an Elementary Autistic Support Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Starting date is immediate, with a 7.5-hour workday, Monday through Friday, in a full-time role.

Salary follows the 2026-2027 schedule with varying steps by degree; sign-on details and stipends are offered for new district employees and special education qualifications. DOE FBI clearance and related certifications are required.