Special Education Teacher-Autistic Support

Wallingford Elementary School; Nether Providence Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Vision, Dental benefits

Paid sick and personal leave

Job summary

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District seeks a Special Education Teacher for Elementary Autistic Support in Nether Providence Township, PA. The role focuses on delivering highly structured instruction, ABA-informed strategies, and AAC/visual supports to students with autism in a low-incidence program.

Under the principal's supervision, you will lead IEP meetings, collaborate with SLPs, OTs, and other specialists, adapt curriculum to individual needs, and supervise paraprofessionals.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Special Education certificate PK-12 or PK-8.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with ABA principles and verbal behavior preferred.
• Experience with non-verbal learners and AAC/visual systems.
• Experience administering autism-focused assessments like VB-MAPP or ABLLS-R.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structured elementary Autistic Support instruction.
• Lead ABA-informed instruction and track learner milestones.
• Coordinate with SLPs, OTs, PTs, BCBA, and psychologists daily.
• Administer and interpret VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R assessments.
• Lead IEP meetings and maintain ongoing family communication.
• Supervise paraprofessionals and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Leadership

ABA familiarity

Education

PA Special Education Cert PK-12 or PK-8

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VB-MAPP

ABLLS-R

AAC devices

Job description

Special Education Teacher-Autistic Support

Wallingford-Swarthmore Wallingford Elementary School - Nether Providence Township, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Walling-Swarthmore

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

Job ID: 5905206

Application Deadline: Sep 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Wallingford-Swarthmore School District believes in all students. We understand that all students can succeed and that it is our responsibility to provide appropriate supports to all students to be their best selves. In this role, we are seeking a dedicated and skilled Special Education Teacher to lead our Elementary Autistic Support (AS) classroom, serving students within low-incidence programming needs. We share the core belief that all students deserve respect, dignity, and a tailored learning environment that honors their communication, sensory, and developmental strengths.

Under the supervision of the Principal, the successful candidate will design, prepare, and deliver highly structured academic, functional, and communication-focused instruction. A teacher who is compassionate, energetic, and experienced in evidence-based strategies for students on the autism spectrum will find Wallingford-Swarthmore to be a great professional haven.

Key Responsibilities:

• Low-Incidence Program Design: Develop and implement low-incidence programming for elementary students with autism, utilizing visual schedules, structured environment strategies, and sensory-friendly classroom design.
• Communication & Augmentative Tech: Direct instruction and daily implementation for students who may be non-verbal or emergent-verbal, integrating Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, speech-generating technology, and visual communication systems (e.g., PECS).
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Integration: Apply principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support skill acquisition, manage functional behavior strategies, and track learner milestones.
• Specialized Assessment & Data: Administer and interpret criterion-referenced and developmental assessments - such as the VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program) or ABLLS-R to establish baselines, guide curriculum planning, and monitor progress.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Maintain close, daily collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Behavior Specialists/BCBAs, and School Psychologists to ensure integrated delivery of services.
• Case Management & IEP Leadership: Serve as primary case manager, lead IEP meetings, write compliant, data-driven goals, and maintain active, regular communication with families.
• Instructional Adaptation: Adapt and modify core curriculum, functional academics, and daily routines to match individual cognitive and functional profiles.
• Classroom Team Leadership: Supervise and coordinate classroom paraprofessionals and 1:1 support staff to ensure consistent execution of instructional strategies, communication protocols, and safety procedures.

Qualifications:

• Valid Pennsylvania Special Education Certificate PK-12 or PK-8.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong background or preference for experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and verbal behavior strategies.
• Demonstrated experience working with non-verbal or minimally verbal learners, including familiarity with AAC communication devices and visual systems.
• Experience administering specialized assessments tailored for autism and language delays, specifically the VB-MAPP or similar tools.
• Strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with parents and colleagues

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary (WSEA bargaining unit contract)
• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Paid Sick and Personal Leave

District retains the right to screen, interview, and offer employment to candidates prior to the closing date of this posting.

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Employment in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is non-discriminatory. That is, there is no discrimination in recruitment, employment, or promotion on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, or age.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required