Special Education Teacher: Autistic Support

Bucks County Intermediate Unit; Pipersville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSERS pension plan

Job summary

Bucks IU is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities and implement IEPs across classroom, community, home, or virtual settings. The role requires collaboration with families, districts, and related service providers to support student growth and educational outcomes.

The position emphasizes safe, inclusive learning environments, adherence to IDEA and PDE guidance, and on-site work in a 193-day calendar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree beneficial.
• PA Special Education Certification required (or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and implement IEPs based on student needs and data.
• Collect and analyze progress data for IEP goals.
• Collaborate with families, school districts, and service providers to support student outcomes.
• Lead IEP team meetings and coordinate evaluations and re-evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Instructional delivery

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

PA PDE Certification

Job description

Job Description

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, and a PSERS pension plan.

Job Summary

The Special Education Teacher will provide specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This position requires planning and implementing standards-aligned, evidence-based instruction based on individual student needs and goals. The Special Education Teacher will develop and implement IEPs, collect and analyze student data to monitor progress and inform instruction, and collaborate with families, school districts, related service providers, and other educational professionals to support student growth and educational outcomes. The Special Education Teacher will create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student independence, engagement, and participation in school and community settings. Instruction may be provided in classroom, community, home, virtual, or other educational environments based on program and student needs. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangements.

Core Essential Functions

• Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence.
• Follow all applicable state and federal special education requirements, including Chapter 14 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as well as applicable Pennsylvania Department of Education guidance and Bureau of Special Education Basic Education Circulars.
• Review procedural safeguards and summarize them for families a minimum of one time per year.
• Complete evaluations (ERs) and re-evaluations (RRs), including all required components and input from team members and families.
• Develop, write, and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with student needs, baseline data, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Convene all required meetings related to evaluations and IEPs.
• Gather and record progress monitoring data on all IEP goals as specified by the IEP.
• Review progress monitoring data regularly to determine student progress, acquisition of skills, and the need for changes in instruction.

Supervisory Responsibility

Serves as team leader for all IEP team members, ensuring all legal mandates are met and IEPs are implemented. As the lead communicator, the Special Education Teacher will ensure all other service providers and team members, including the parent, are updated and informed of student progress and needs.

Physical Demands

This position requires regular onsite presence and includes a combination of sedentary and active physical duties. Employees are regularly required to sit, communicate effectively, use hands for fine motor tasks, and move throughout the work environment. Frequent activities may include walking, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and positioning at student level for extended periods of time. Depending on assignment and student needs, employees may also be required to assist with transitions, mobility support, and instructional or daily living activities.

The employee must be able to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally. Certain assignments may require assisting students with mobility or physical support needs that exceed 25 pounds, with appropriate training and support provided in accordance with program expectations and safety procedures.

This position requires active supervision of students across various educational settings and the ability to respond appropriately and efficiently to students, classroom, or safety needs. Responsibilities may include implementing approved crisis intervention techniques, supporting students with diverse educational, behavioral, communication, and personal care needs, and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment. Employees may work in environments with elevated noise levels and varying behavioral or emotional support needs.

Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees must also be able to hear and interpret sounds within the environment, including student communication, alarms, and other potential safety concerns.

Regular attendance, dependable onsite presence, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours may vary based on district assignments, program needs, meetings, training, or organizational priorities. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is required for this position and may include travel to Bucks IU locations, client sites, constituent school districts, community agencies, professional conferences, trainings, state and regional meetings, and other program-related activities. Travel requirements vary based on operational and program needs.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree beneficial.
• PA Special Education Certification required, or applicants must meet the certification requirements below.

Certification Requirements

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain the appropriate Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) certification or emergency permit required for the assignment.
• If working under an emergency permit, must demonstrate ongoing progress toward obtaining the required Instructional or Educational Specialist certificate.
• Must meet applicable PDE testing, coursework, program enrollment, and annual credit requirements within established timelines.
• Must provide documentation of certification progress, permit eligibility, or pending certification/licensure as requested by the Bucks IU.
• Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining eligibility for all required PDE certifications, permits, and/or licenses.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members, including parents, and across a variety of mediums including oral, written and virtual.
• Proficiency with in-home and online delivery of education and instructional materials.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if Applicable)

Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer

The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Primary Location

US-PA-Pipersville

Work Locations

Tinicum Elementary School

Job

School Age Programs-Special Education Teacher-Autistic Support

Organization

Bucks IU Business Unit

Schedule

Full-time