SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - AUTISTIC SUPPORT

Parkland School District

Allentown (Lehigh County)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Parkland School District in Allentown, Pennsylvania invites applications for a Special Education Teacher – Autistic Support at elementary or middle school level. This contracted, full-time position requires Valid PA Special Education Teacher certification and a commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing specialized programming for students with autism (behavioral, social, communication, sensory), data collection, supervising paraeducators, collaborating

Qualifications

Valid PA Special Education Teacher certification is required.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Experience with elementary students preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement specialized programming for student needs related to Autism, including behavioral, social, communication, and sensory.
Design, implementation, and maintenance of Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs).
Effective organization of ongoing data collection.

Skills

Autism programming

ABA / Verbal Behavior

FBA process

PBSPs

Data collection

Collaboration with staff

Inclusion planning

Education

PA Special Education Teacher certification

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - AUTISTIC SUPPORT

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914056

Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

AUTISTIC SUPPORT CLASSROOM

ELEMENTARY or MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL

CONTRACTED

Valid PA Special Education Teacher certification is required.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

Plan and implement specialized programming for student needs related to Autism, including behavioral, social, communication, and sensory
Previous experience with elementary students
ABA and Verbal Behavior programming
In-depth knowledge of the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) process
Design, implementation, and maintenance of Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs)
Effective organization of ongoing data collection
Effective organization of paraeducator support staff to support student needs
Effective collaboration and planning with general education staff to support meaningful inclusion
Effective parent collaboration

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

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